Nursing Instructor, LPN-RN (Hybrid Option)

About the position This team member will serve as a full-time instructor for the nursing department at Forsyth Tech to include the nursing curriculum in the LPN-RN program. Team members can start now or at the start of the new academic year. Responsibilities • Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the program coordinator and approved by the director and dean. • Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful. • Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACSCOC-approved competencies. • Fulfill the duties of clinical or lab instructor in supervision of students as applicable. • Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records including attendance, grade reports, roll books, etc. • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments where applicable. • Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course. • Meet with students regarding academic progress. • Assist in the maintenance, review, and updating of course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary. • Make recommendations to the lead instructor for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities. • Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise. • Assist with the development of new programs in the area of expertise. • Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum. • Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student admission, progression, and graduation requirements of the nursing program. • Assist advisees. • Participate in department, division and college-wide advising activities. • Learn and maintain proficiency with program requirements of assigned advisees. • Use the computer and the college's student information system to assist advisees. • Follow up on all assigned advisees. • Attend training sessions relative to advising. • Develop a professional development plan that is approved by the director and dean, and participate in those activities that achieve approved professional development activities. • Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position. • Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations. • Read professional literature. • Keep abreast of current technology. • Attend workshops, conferences, and professional meetings. • Participate in on-campus professional development activities. • Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures. • Attend all required department, division, and college-wide meetings. • Serve on committees as required. • Participate in college-wide activities. • Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable. • Be alert to public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department. • Assist in planning advisory committee meetings. • Read written communications and analyze and interpret both verbal and written communications. • Respond coherently both verbally and in writing to students, co-workers, and individuals having contact with the College. • Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Present information effectively to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Requirements • Master's Degree or higher in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education from an accredited college. • Two calendar years or more of nursing experience or the equivalent of Full-time experience as a registered nurse. • Unrestricted RN license. • Preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation appropriate to assignment within the first three years of employment. • Valid Driver's License with a driving record in good standing. • Ability to transport self to multiple clinical agencies within the workday. • Maintain competencies in the areas of assigned responsibility. Nice-to-haves • Successful Clinical teaching experience. • Experience in testing, evaluation, and curriculum development. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job