Nursing instructor in Ontario, Oregon at Treasure Valley Community College (OR)

This position is responsible for teaching in the classroom, various clinical settings, in the skills lab, and in the simulation lab for the nursing program. Schedule may include evenings, weekends, and instruction online, or in a classroom with distance delivery.

Full-time, tenure-track, (9-months, 34-weeks, 170 days), Faculty bargaining unit position. The starting annual salary for MSN is $76,275. The starting annual salary for BSN is $69,803. There are opportunities to earn additional pay with overload each term as defined under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Weekly schedule is generally 3 days on campus, 1 day in clinical setting, and 1 work from home day (usually Friday's). Schedule may include late afternoons and/or evenings, instruction online or in a classroom with distance delivery.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Teach and/or support both first- and second-year nursing courses.
• Learn and use appropriate technology to support the curriculum, including the use of Canvas and the Simulation lab.
• Teach assigned clinical and campus lab/simulation experiences, conducting group discussions and student conferences.
• Assign grades to clinical work, validate skills, and provide appropriate feedback for simulation.
• Create a positive learning environment for students using innovative, effective and diverse teaching methods to engage students in their own learning and enhance student success.
• Utilize classroom assessment techniques to improve instruction.
• Participating in student advising and college wide efforts to improve student retention and success.
• Evaluate and document student progress; keep students apprised of progress.
• Participate as a member of working committees dealing with instruction, student matters, and/or college-related concerns. Participate in departmental meetings, in-service training and activities, and other required training.
• Assist in curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories, research, and outcomes assessment strategies. Select appropriate texts, software, and supplemental materials.
• Maintain office hours sufficient to meet the needs of students.

MINIMUM: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and current unencumbered Registered Nursing licenses in Oregon and Idaho (or the ability to obtain at time of hire). Minimum of three years clinical nursing experience.

PREFERRED: Masters of Science in Nursing. Experience in nursing education, clinical coordination, and healthcare simulation. Prior college teaching experience including duties such as advising and curriculum development.