POSITION: Associate Degree Nursing Instructor, Full-time

LOCATION: Currahee Campus

Job Code : 10708

Job Summary

Technical Faculty is responsible for implementing, revising, and evaluating the assigned program's curriculum according to state standards and the college's approved curriculum. This role involves efficiently utilizing all resources within the assigned curricular area and providing up-to-date skills and knowledge to meet student needs and industry demands. The faculty member's competence ensures that students achieve maximum technical, academic, and personal benefits from the teaching and learning process.

Major Duties

• Develop program and course outlines, goals, and objectives that meet individual needs, interests and at the same time meets the state standards;
• Develops appropriate course syllabi and lesson plans, and organizes daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques which can be accomplished within the allotted time;
• Evaluates students’ progress and performance, knowledge, and skill in attaining goals and objectives in subject/course being taught on a regular basis and provides timely feedback to students;
• Oversees and manages experiential learning components of the program area (i.e., live work, practicums, simulated environments, and internships courses) by updating and maintaining the required documentation and monitoring and supervising students;
• Coordinates course needs for adjunct instructors;
• Maintains a record of student attendance;
• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests;
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and staff development;
• Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate;
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports as required by law and administrative regulations;
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area;
• Plans and implements a lab management and safety plan;
• Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students;
• Understands and adheres to the components of the annual faculty evaluation instrument;
• Performs student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information regarding career choices, career preparations, job opportunities, and other needed occupational information;
• Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts;
• Willingness to recruit and encourage students of underrepresented gender in nontraditional programs for their gender;
• Meets departmental and division deadlines for all required tasks.
• Understands and exhibits conduct which builds team, unit and institutional credibility.
• Recognizes and actively promotes the positive image of the college and its programs.
• Demonstrates innovation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Promotes excellence and advancement of student aspirations and potential.
• Supports and works toward institutional vision, mission and goals.
• Maintains contact with business community to keep abreast of technological changes, community needs, and assist in student placement;
• Demonstrates a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational co-workers, and other general public contacts.
• Adheres to and carries out State Board policies and procedures as well as procedures of the college;
• Faculty with responsibilities for student and campus activity beyond the classroom serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by The Clery Act, forward reports of crimes to the Campus Police Department, and participate in annual CSA training;
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and staff development;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory
• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
• Knowledge of academic course standards
• Knowledge of the college’s academic programs
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
• Skill to make timely decisions
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited college or university OR a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university with documentation of current progress towards an MSN
• Three years’ work experience as a registered nurse within the last five (5) years

· Georgia RN license in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum development, clinical partnerships, and faculty collaboration
• Prior teaching experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting/governing bodies.

All required academic transcripts, credentials, licenses, and certifications must be submitted prior to employment.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include retirement, paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline – Until Filled

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, (706) 754-7855, fran.chastain@northgatech.edu and Kay Carroll, Student Support & Accessibility Services Coordinator (Section 504), Clegg Center 214, (706) 754-7828, kay.carroll@northgatech.edu at 1500 HWY 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523.