Full-Time Nursing Instructor/Assistant Professor- Medical/Surgical (Spring/Summer Contract)
- Employer
- Montgomery County Community College
- Location
- Blue Bell, Pennsylvania (US)
- Salary
- Provided in Job Description
- Date posted
- Jan 17, 2025
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs
- Employment Level
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Two-Year/Community Colleges
Job Details
Full-Time Nursing Instructor/Assistant Professor- Medical/Surgical (Spring/Summer Contract)
Reports to: Director of Nursing
FLSA Status: Exempt
Starting Salary: $61,500 (2024-2025 Contract Rate)
Closing date for applications is February 9, 2025.
*This position requires the PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances to be submitted to Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.
**This position will have college-wide teaching responsibilities that include Blue Bell, Pottstown and/or offsite locations. The primary office location will be the Blue Bell campus.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Faculty teach assigned courses in a manner that facilitates student learning and mastery of course material in Nursing with a focus on a specialty Nursing area to include one or more of the following Basic Medical/Surgical nursing along with the ability to teach Fundamentals of Nursing. Faculty also participate in course and curriculum development, management, program and course assessment, student advisement, college service and professional development. This position holds a Spring/Summer Academic year contract.
DUTIES OF ALL FACULTY:
- Teach assigned courses in accordance with the College’s approved course description and competency-based student learning outcomes.
- Incorporate appropriate teaching-learning strategies, technologies, and assessment methods for evaluation of student learning into the course.
- Integrate information literacy and writing into courses as appropriate.
- Follow the College’s guidelines for preparing and submitting course syllabi.
- Meet all scheduled classes and adhere to the academic schedule, which includes final exam times and other program-related testing.
- Assess student learning outcome achievement and incorporate results into discipline appropriate course planning and personal professional development activities.
- Participate in course, curriculum, and program assessment activities.
- Collaborate with Program Coordinator/Program Director/Division Dean in the development and revision of courses of study and curricula.
- Engage in activities that facilitate student achievement of learning outcomes, such as ongoing feedback, and consultation as needed.
- Maintain and post scheduled office hours.
- Submit required reports on student attendance and course progress according to published deadlines. Collaborate with appropriate Student Services personnel to address perceived student issues which may require special attention.
- Engage in on-going professional development that promotes currency in discipline knowledge and instructional methods.
- Attend scheduled divisional, discipline, and general faculty meetings and participate in student advisement, faculty professional development day, convocation and commencement, as required by the contract.
- Provide service to the College and represent the College in the community as delineated in the collective bargaining agreement and faculty promotion guidelines.
- Adhere to professional and ethical standards of conduct.
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Teach assigned courses with a focus on Basic Medical/Surgical Nursing and Fundamentals of Nursing in accordance with the College’s approved course description and competency-based student learning outcome and ACEN Accreditation Standards and Criteria.
- Incorporate appropriate teaching-learning strategies, technologies, and assessment methods for evaluation of student learning in the program’s didactic. seminar, laboratory and clinical learning activities.
- Participate in program governance, and course, curriculum, and program assessment activities.
- Collaborate with Program Coordinators, Director of Nursing and Dean of Health Sciences in the development and revision of courses of study and curricula.
- Use effective interpersonal communication skills in advising students regarding clinical and professional concerns.
- Participate in collaborative relationships which promote positive community relationships on behalf of the College and Nursing Program.
- Adhere to all clinical afflation’s healthcare requirements.
- Submit required internal reports on student attendance and course progress, and external reports by the PA State Board of Nursing and ACEN according to published deadlines.
- Engage in on-going scholarship and professional development that promotes currency in evidenced-based discipline knowledge, clinical practice and instructional methods.
QUALIFICATIONS OF ALL FACULTY:
- Master’s degree, or its equivalent, in appropriate discipline from an accredited institution required. Doctorate or terminal professional degree preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates of all abilities. Community College teaching experience preferred.
- Exhibited evidence of continued professional growth and development.
- Demonstrated commitment to the use of innovative instructional techniques and technologies and use of course management systems
- Demonstrated commitment to the use of a variety of teaching activities to address diverse learning styles.
- Demonstrated commitment to the incorporation of information literacy resources, technology, research, writing and culturally diverse perspectives into the curriculum.
- Knowledge of competency-based education preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to continual assessment of the teaching-learning process.
- Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse populations, such as under-resourced groups and first-generation students.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a comprehensive community college philosophy.
- DISCIPLINE SPECIIFC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required.
- Doctorate preferred. Specialty certifications and/or CNE preferred.
- Current non-encumbered licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania
- Clinical expertise in nursing with a focus on Medical/Surgical nursing required, experience in Basic Medical/Surgical and the ability to teach Fundamentals of Nursing preferred.
Montgomery County Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum of more than 100 degree and certificate programs, a Virtual Campus, a Culinary Arts Institute, a Municipal Police Academy, and specialized workforce development programs, all of which leverage the College’s nationally ranked use of innovative technology. An Achieving the Dream (AtD) Leader College, the institution is positioned at the vanguard of national efforts to increase completion, improve learning outcomes, and remove barriers to access for more than 24,000 students annually. The College is also recognized regionally and nationally for its sustainability leadership, work with military veterans, and community service and service-learning opportunities. Montgomery County Community College was recognized by NISOD and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as one of sixteen “2021 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.” Visit mc3.edu or join us on Twitter @mccc.
Apply online: For the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit https://www.mc3.edu/employment-opportunities This position closes on February 9, 2025.
Montgomery County Community College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), ancestry, national origin, age (40 or older), affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender presentation, veteran’s status, marital status or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable statutes.
Inquiries concerning Title IX relating to equal opportunity on the basis of sex should be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, Mikiba W. Morehead, Ed.D., TNG, LLC, at titleixcoordinator@mc3.edu.
All other equal opportunity inquiries, including those based upon disability, should be referred to: The Director of Equity, Diversity & Belonging, at 504@mc3.edu or 215-619-7383
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About Montgomery County Community College
For 60 years, Montgomery County Community College has been transforming lives and communities to meet the evolving educational needs of Montgomery County. The College’s comprehensive curriculum includes more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as customized workforce training and certifications. Students enjoy the flexibility of learning at the College’s thriving campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown and online.
As an Achieving the Dream Leah Meyer Austin Alumni Award recipient, the institution is positioned at the vanguard of national efforts to remove barriers to access, improve learning outcomes, and increase completion for all students. The College also is recognized regionally and nationally for its sustainability leadership, work with military veterans, community service and service-learning opportunities, and use of classroom technology. For eight years, MCCC has been named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges in the nation by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development for its commitment to diversity through inclusive learning and work environments, student and staff recruitment and retention practices, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. For more information, visit https://www.mc3.edu.
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