Job Description

Nursing faculty are professionals with the education and practice skills to prepare the next generation of nurses. Faculty is accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the nursing program and the College. Faculty provides students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methods. They plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on the standards set by policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practicesFaculty also participates in the program’s evaluation and continuous improvement process and engages in personal professional development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proper respect for students, and has student-friendly manner in the conduct of class.

• Teaches to course or workshop learning objectives.

• Works effectively as part of the overall faculty team demonstrating positive interpersonal relations, collaborating with other faculty members to meet student needs, participating in faculty meetings and nursing program committees, and responding to requests from management.

• Participates in ongoing program evaluation activities as needed and confers with the DeanDirector of Nursing to ensure compliance with Education Affiliates and EA policies.

• Provides EA formatted syllabus that sets forth measurable grading criteria, encourages on time assignments, and includes local campus required elements.

• Provides expectations and standards for course assignments that demonstrate academic rigor in accordance with the course module.

• Maintains academic standards and course expectations throughout each course or workshop.