Practical Nursing Instructional Faculty & Program Coordinator

Clark State College serves more than 6,500 students throughout the College's four campus locations in Springfield, Beavercreek and Bellefontaine, and Xenia Ohio as well as our extensive offering of online classes.

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience, salary range for instructor level faculty is $36,204.00 - $54,304.00

Full-time, 9-month, instructional faculty/program coordinator position available in the Practical Nursing Program for the 2021-2022 academic year. Position includes providing instruction in medical surgical nursing areas with OB experience preferred. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing, a minimum of two years recent clinical experience, current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio, and teaching experience preferred. Clark State strives to facilitate a culture that recognizes, embraces, and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Diverse applicants are greatly encouraged to apply.

The PN Program Coordinator provides leadership, under the broad supervision of the Director of Nursing Programs, for the curriculum, course schedule, faculty meetings, student admissions, OBN compliance and approval, assessment, and program review for the PN program. In addition, he/she recruits, orients, mentors, and supervises adjunct faculty in the program. The PN Program Coordinator also teaches courses within the PN program.

The successful candidate will use a learner-centered approach to teaching that incorporates active learning strategies and technology to enhance student learning. Primary duties include on-ground and online classroom teaching; and participation in college-wide initiatives.

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal and technology skills, ability to work in teams, and flexibility to teach day, evening, or Saturday hours. Position reports to the Director of Nursing Programs. Position will remain open until filled.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume/vitae formatted in PDF or Microsoft Word, copies of transcripts, and Clark State application to jobs@clarkstate.edu. Reference the position title in the first line of the cover letter.

Major responsibilities are in the areas of Teaching/Learning, Professional Growth, and Service to the College and Community. Faculty are expected to be progressive in instructional strategies and in their discipline; to be actively involved in the governance of the College; to plan future directions for their programs and the College as a whole; and to be collegial in their relationships with colleagues, staff, and students. Each faculty member is directly responsible to a departmental/divisional administrator. 

Teaching/Learning 45-80%

Successful teaching in a learner-centered environment requires knowledge as well as the ability to design, implement, manage and assess courses taught in a variety of instructional modes. Each faculty member is required to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in his/her subject area(s)
• Use instructional and discipline specific technology
• Design courses that effectively meet student and curricular needs
• Accommodate students with varying backgrounds and learning styles
• Develop and use syllabi within College/Division guidelines
• Deliver course content successfully
• Participate in the assessment of student learning and program review
• Manage courses such that students receive regular feedback and college reports are submitted in a timely fashion
• Meet all classes or provide alternatives
• Provide external support for students through office hours and cooperation with student services offices
• Maintain professional relationships with students
• Professional Growth 10-30%

As a professional educator, the faculty member shall continue to grow and develop as an educator and as a member of his/her profession through formal and/or informal activities, which increase knowledge and enhance teaching ability.

Service to the College and Community 10-30%
As a member of a learning community, faculty members are expected to contribute to the life of the College. Their activities advance the goals and image of one’s program, division, and the College as a whole.

All faculty are required to:

• Participate in scheduled institutional meetings and activities
• Participate in program and College accreditation, curriculum development, and program assessment
• Assist in the formulation of division objectives and goals
• Serve on at least one faculty or All-College Committee annually (after the first year of hire)
• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to student and institutional need
• Participate in student and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of the College
• Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post- secondary institutions

In short, faculty members’ jobs are varied, and change based on the individual needs of each program.

Clark State College serves more than 6,500 students throughout the College's four campus locations in Springfield, Beavercreek and Bellefontaine, and Xenia Ohio as well as our extensive offering of online classes.

Submit cover letter, resume and Clark State application to: jobs@clarkstate.edu Clark State Applications can be found at https://www.clarkstate.edu/about-us/employment/ Please reference the position in the first line of your cover letter

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA