PN Clinical Adjunct Instructor - Georgia, United States - GeorgiaGov

Description

Job Summary:Teaches Practical Nursing courses in a clinical/lab environment; maintains knowledge of current trendsand developments in the field. Provides instruction in practical applications of Practical Nursing in theclinical setting and skills lab; Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' progress. Requires strong computer skills, communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population. Position may require committee and project assignments or other duties as assigned as well as day, evening, and weekend clinicals and activities.

EssentialFunctions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Instruction

·Provides instruction in theory and practical applications of the discipline in accordance with academic statestandards.

·Instructs courses in a classroom/lab/clinical/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry.

·Utilizes current technology in theclassroom/lab/clinical

·Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals andobjectives

·Grades all coursework in a timelymanner

·Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the disciplinearea

·Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues

·Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline.

·Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports

·Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in thediscipline

·Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars andconferences

Curriculum/Student Learning Outcomes/Accreditation (when applicable)

·Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals andobjectives

·Prepares lesson plans forinstruction

·Works collaboratively with faculty within discipline to establish, measure and evaluate program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success and submits to appropriate program chair/director.

·Submits reports and data with respect to accreditingbodies

·Reviews and edits master course shells in the online learning platform asnecessary.

Supports Program Chair/Program Director/Division Deans/Associate Deans

·Requests and maintains supplies andequipment

·Prepares budgetrequests

·Assists with recruitment, retention and job placementefforts

·Serves on committees and project assignments asnecessary

·Performs other duties asassigned.

Other Duties As Assigned

Competencies

·Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technicaleducation;

·Knowledge of academic coursestandards;

·Knowledge of the college's academicprograms;

·Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty andstaff

·Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom/lab/cliniccontent

·Skill to make timelydecisions;

·Skill in the operation of computers and job-related softwareprograms;

·Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smallertasks;

·Decision-making and problem-solvingskills;

·Skill in accurategrade-keeping;

·Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with thepublic;

·Oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies related to the instructional environment.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products, supplies, and instructional books and technology up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an adjunct instructional position. Work load is Monday-Friday day/evening hours. Weekends based on need.

Travel

Travel to other campuses and clinical sites is a requirement for teaching assignments, meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

· Associate Degree in Registered Nursing from an accredited institution and demonstrated competence/experience in the teaching discipline.

· Valid Georgia RN license and current BLS (CPR) Certification from the American Heart Association

· Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in the past 7 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

·Bachelor's Degree in Registered Nursing from an accredited institution.

· Teaching experience in postsecondary education.

· Recent teaching experience.

Salary/Benefits: Based on qualifications.

Employment Policy: The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed. Approval of employment does not constitute a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.