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Adjunct Practical Nursing Instructor

This position is: Part-Time

Salary: Hourly

Position Location: Health & Natural Sciences Practical Nursing Program

Vacancy Announcement for Adjunct Instructor in Nursing

PRIMARY ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Nursing faculty members are responsible to the Dean of Academic Affairs and to the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. They assist and support the Coordinator of Nursing in carrying out the Program in Practical Nursing.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides students with instruction of the highest standards, evaluate student progress, assist in preparation of syllabi, assist in activities furthering the work of the institution, communicate necessary information to students, provide academic advice to students as needed and serve on standing and ad hoc committees as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

An unencumbered license as a registered nurse eligible to practice in the State of Louisiana

A nurse instructor shall be a registered nurse with a minimum of three years of nursing experience. At least one of these three years must have been as a medical-surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care. An applicant for nurse instructor must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full-time months during the three years immediately preceding application

Applicant approval by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners will be required to confirm eligibility prior to hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide competent instruction in the clinical and theoretical areas of nursing.

  • Maintain high standards and promote excellence in education.

  • Participate in and contribute to the team-teaching of classroom and clinical courses and model team-enhancing behavior for students.

  • Serve as a role model for students in professional interaction with other health workers and with clinical facilities.

  • Promote positive and productive relationships with service area hospitals, clinics, businesses, industries, and agencies.

  • Assist the Coordinator of Nursing in scheduling and confirming use of clinical sites.

  • Maintain relationships with clinical sites and professional peers that support the reputation of the College and the Practical Nursing Program.

  • Continue as competent faculty in nursing by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.

  • Collect, record, maintain, and submit accurate class records including grades, absences, withdrawal and/or class drop information to appropriate offices.

  • Maintain attendance records for clinical groups and for classes taught and turn these records into the nursing office promptly.

  • Promote student development through enrichment and mentoring experiences.

  • Become familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog and the Faculty Handbook and follow such policies and procedures.

  • Assist in the review and assessment of student learning in the Nursing program.

  • Perform any other professional duties as assigned by the Practical Nursing Program Director

To apply, send cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references
Office of Human Resources
Nunez Community College

By fax: 504-278-6489
By mail: 3710 Paris Rd. Chalmette, LA 70043
By email (preferred):  resumes@nunez.edu  (Put title of position applied for in subject line)

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. This announcement is open until the position is filled.

ADA & EOE

UPDATED 06/25/2020