Nursing Faculty

Position Details Title: Nursing Faculty FLSA: Exempt FT/PT: Full Time Hours Per Week: 37.5 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Grade: F2 Compensation Range: $76,000-105,000 The posted salary range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity considerations. Summary Howard Community College invites passionate nurse educators to join our team in preparing the next generation of nurses. The Full-time Nursing Faculty member functions within the mission, philosophy, and procedures within the college's policies. Full-time Faculty may teach a combination of didactic, lab, and clinical courses to meet their Full-Time Equivalent Hours. Teaching assignment(s) may include any of the approved courses within the nursing science/clinical practice discipline for which the candidate is qualified to teach. Nursing faculty facilitate the learning of nursing students and empower them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe, cost-effective, and interprofessional care to clients, families, and communities. Faculty shall create dynamic learning environments to engender desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes; develop students' behavioral and socialization skills expected of nursing professionals; assess and evaluate student success; participate in curriculum design and program outcomes; function as a change agent and demonstrate excellence in nursing education and nursing practice, and continuously pursue quality improvements as a nursing educator. Candidates must be passionate about nursing, education, and innovation and looking for a full-time career where they will make a difference in healthcare, education, and population health. 10-month, budgeted faculty member at any level and in any college, division is expected to teach 14-16 units per semester, with 1 credit hour equaling one unit. Twelve-month faculty are expected to each an additional 6-credits over winter and/or summer. Other teaching requirements and unit definitions can be found in the faculty handbook. In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to maintain at least 5 office hours per week. Essential Role Responsibilities Clearly communicating to students at the beginning of a course what they are to learn (course descriptions, syllabi, the grading system, and the learning objectives, attendance policy etc.). Create a supportive and nurturing learning environment where students feel safe to learn and seek assistance when needed. Provide opportunities outside of class for students to get assistance. (teaching/service) Enforce the college rules as published in the Student Handbook and Howard Community College Catalog. Facilitates interactive learning environments (teaching) Incorporates the teaching principles of Howard Community College into their teaching: evidence-based practice, problem-based learning, and interprofessional practice. Participates in annual trainings on best practices for teaching excellence (Breaking Developments) (teaching/scholarship) Uses data for continuous improvement (teaching/scholarship/service) Didactic, lab, clinical, and fieldwork curriculum align seamlessly (teaching) Evaluates students and provides documented feedback to students based on course outcomes (teaching) Promoting effective student learning through assignments and class activities including the use of a variety of instructional techniques designed to meet student needs, promoting active and independent learning, and promoting higher-order thinking. Holding classes at the scheduled time for the full period, except for emergency situations. Maintaining accurate attendance scholastic records and submitting required reports to meet deadlines, including submission of final grades by the published deadline. Teaching evening classes as part of regular load when assigned and at least once every two years within the needs of each division. Conducting assigned classes in accordance with the catalog and course description and objectives for the course. Developing methods of assessing student learning as specified in the objectives and providing feedback to students in a timely manner. Teaching students in the clinical environment and providing formative feedback using the clinical progress evaluation tool. Preparing, ordering, and updating normal classroom materials (including new textbooks) in accordance with established deadlines, including routine handouts, audiovisual equipment, library materials, bibliographies, reading lists, textbooks, software etc. Completing administrative duties in accordance with the administrative job description when assigned in lieu of a full teaching load. Attend and actively participate in meetings Minimum Education Required Master's degree Experience Required Current, unencumbered Maryland Registered Nurse License Recent (within 3 years) medical-surgical clinical experience Master's Degree or higher, required Physical Demand Summary Classroom and lab setting Department & Division Division: Teaching & Learning Services Department: Health & Sciences Benefits Summary Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP. EEO Statement Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr