Adjunct Nursing Instructor

Adjunct Nursing Instructor

The primary task of an instructor at Chattahoochee Valley Community College is to instruct students in activities designed to promote intellectual growth. Essential duties and responsibilities of an instructor include commitments to students in the classroom, the teaching discipline, students outside the classroom, to the College, and to the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Commitment to Students in the Classroom: Designs and administers at least three evaluations for grade determination each semester.
• Demonstrates knowledge in teaching discipline.
• Teaches assigned classes.
• Meets classes for scheduled periods of time.
• Uses written objectives as criteria for evaluation for student performance.
• Uses appropriate teaching-learning aids, materials, and methodologies.
• Maintains accurate class records.
• Prepares course syllabi and objectives in conjunction with departmental guidelines.
• Submits syllabi to the Department Chairperson for approval.
• Distributes syllabi and objectives in all classes.
• Commitment to Teaching Discipline: Engages in appropriate professional development in order to remain current in discipline and teaching techniques.
• Participates in departmental selection of texts and teaching materials.
• Recommends through the Chair appropriate supplementary and complementary subject materials for the Learning Resources Center.
• Commitment to Students Outside the Classroom: Maintains appropriate office hours. Serves as academic advisor as assigned.
• Assists students in course selection as assigned.
• Participates in the registration process as assigned.
• Commitment to the College: Participates in the College's planning process at the appropriate level.
• Performs duties within established time frames (i.e., submission of class/office hour forms, class rosters, course grades, reports, etc.)
• Commitment to the Community: Represents the institution in a positive manner.

Qualifications

Interviews will only be extended to applicants who meet the following minimum required qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Active Unencumbered Alabama Nursing License
• Adult Teaching Experience per the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet in order to be considered for this position.

A complete application consists of the following:

• Cover Letter (indicating desired field of instruction)
• Current Résumé
• Current/Valid License and/or Certification, if applicable
• Copy of transcripts (unofficial or official) from all colleges from which degrees have been granted. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts.

Verification of experience (employment) may be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Verification(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized signature.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, official transcripts may be requested by the College prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all applications become the property of CVCC. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit payment for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. In the event a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify) which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in The United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants hired by CVCC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act No. 2011-535.

CVCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. CVCC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. CVCC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.