Assistant Professor-Nursing;Adult Medical/Surgical

Description/Job Summary

Position Summary

Baltimore City Community College is searching for an Assistant Professor in Nursing (Adult Medical/Surgical). This position requires expertise in teaching theory and clinical courses in Medical/Surgical. The selected candidate will teach 15 credit hours per semester. Responsibilities include maintaining scheduled office hours; developing and revising curriculum; training faculty in new curriculum as needed; developing and implementing course and program assessment of student learning outcomes; participating in college, division, and department meetings; serving on committees; and other duties as assigned. Teaching assignments could be any combination of face to face (day or evening), hybrid or online, and are subject to change as needed.

Responsibilities/Duties

Overview of position: Summary of position’s responsibilities:

• Contributes to the overall achievement of the college’s mission and goals through effective instruction and classroom management.
• Plans and prepares for assigned instructional courses.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Provide input for the development of Nursing program standards and policies regarding admission, progression, and graduation.
• Develops instructional outcomes and appropriate evaluation methods that align with course and program outcomes.
• Maintains data to support the student learning and outcome assessment process.
• Creates and maintains an environment of rapport and respect.
• Clearly establishes expectations for learning and achievement.
• Maintains up-to-date accurate records on attendance and student progress.
• Enhances the visibility of Nursing and its contributions by providing leadership in the Nursing program, college, and community.
• Participates in interdisciplinary efforts to address health care and educational needs within the institution and local community.
• Makes referrals to college resources available to provide services or assistance to students.
• Provides guidance to students for academic planning.
• Engages in the college community for intra-professional networking and professional development.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field of expertise basing current instructional practice on recent evidence.
• Communicates learning expectations.
• Varies teaching techniques and incorporate current technologies.
• Provides students with written and oral feedback.
• Engages in self-assessment of teaching practices and professional development needs.
• Keep all classes and office hours for the required amount of time set forth by the college and maintain good classroom management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Three years of experience teaching in a college setting.
• Two years clinical experience in a patient care area.
• Familiarity with Canvas or another learning management system (LMS).

Position-Specific Requirements:

• Licensure as an active RN License in the State of Maryland
• CPR certification
• Yearly PPD (tuberculin) testing

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of teaching in a college setting, preferably community college experience.
• Five years of experience in adult medical/surgical patient care
• Experience with Accreditation