Position Title:
Associate Degree Nursing Instructor-Transition to RN option
HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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JOB TITLE:Associate DegreeNursing InstructorREPORTS TO: Director ofAssociate DegreeNursing Dean of Nursing
DEPARTMENT:Associate DegreeNursing
EXEMPT: Yes
VICE PRESIDENT: Vice-President for Academic, Transfer and Health Sciences
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION
All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioralobjectives listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
AMaster’s Degreewith a major in Nursing and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse. Med Surgexperiencepreferred
Must hold an unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in Mississippi.
Must satisfy a criminal history background check, drug screen, and other clinical requirements.
Teaching experiencepreferred
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
Aptitude
1.Maintaincurrent professional credentials and certifications asrequiredin respectivefield
2. Cooperate in the execution of the college, center, division, andprogrampolicies,proceduresand guidelines.
3. Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning.
4.Utilizecutting-edgetechnology in teaching in the classroom, laboratory, simulation center, and clinical setting.
5. Completerequiredprofessional development activities by designated deadlines.
6.Participatein other professional development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual, the health-related profession, and the education profession
7.Maintainand provide current documentation of all professional requirements (NAH Faculty and Staff Canvas Site: Faculty Professional Requirements).
Attitude
1. Conduct oneself in a professional manner appropriate to the time, place, and type of teaching/learning experience.
2. Consistently follow College policies and procedures.
3. Consistently follow Nursing and Allied Health procedures and guidelines.
4. Consistently follow program procedures and guidelines.
5.Demonstratefairness in the assessment and evaluation of students.
6. Collaborate with others to improve educational experiences.
7. Accept responsibility for personal behaviors and actions.
8. Respond to feedback in a receptive manner and incorporate feedbackindeveloping annual goals.
9.Participatein student/faculty and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences.
10. Develop a personal and professional improvement plan in areas identifiedas a result ofevaluations.
11.Maintainprofessional boundaries with students in all interactions.
12. Willingly serve on College, Center, division, and program committees as appointed.
13.Demonstrateactive engagement byparticipatingin program assessment and evaluation, including College annual planning activities and state and/or national accreditation activities.
Attendance
Work a minimum of 35 hours each week (including campus and clinical assignments) during each contracted semester
Part –time or clinical adjunct faculty will work clinical hours according to need
Meet all assigned classes,lab,simulation, and clinical assignments
Arrive on time and stay for assigned length of time for all duty days
Notifyimmediatesupervisor in a timely manner of any unplanned tardiness or absence.
Submit to program chairpersonan accuraterecord ofattendance bydesignated deadlines.
Request scheduled time off prior to an absence unless there is an emergency.
Attend general faculty, center, and program meetings.
Attend required professional development activities.
Attention
1. Check College e-mail during the work week and respondin a timely manner
2. Provide feedback to studentsin a timely manner
3.Maintainconfidentiality of student information.
4.Submitdocumentation required by College or Program by published deadlines.
5. Follow program chain of command to communicateissueor concerns,utilizingCollege Policy, Procedure, and Personnel Manual (refer toMy.Hinds College Manuals).
6. Set aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorialassistance(Minimum of six (6) hours per weekrequired).
Appearance
1. Present a personal appearance in keeping with established Hinds Community College Dress Code (refer toMy.Hinds College Manuals).
2. Follow program dress code requirements.
3. Follow clinical agency dress code requirements asidentifiedby clinical agency guidelines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not Applicable
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required touse hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand, walk, sit,tasteand smell. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to sit.
The employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employeeis occasionally required toperform jobresponsibilities in theoutdoors and off site.
We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees thatrespectsindividual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results
Mission
Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose,passionand profession.
Vision
Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
Values
Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:
Integrity
Diversity
Excellence
Accountability
Leadership
Stewardship
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn,workand serve our communities.
The following have beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingthese policies:
EEOC Compliance:The Office of Human Resources
POBox 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu
Title IX Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Position Type:
11 Month 220 Days
Job Classification:
Faculty - Academic
Scheduled Hours:
35
