RHT LPN Nursing Faculty (Assistant/Associate/Professor) - RVCC/Nashua

This position will remain open until filled or at the discretion of River Valley Community College.

CCSNH has established employer status within the New England states (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). In compliance with CCSNH policies and state regulations, eligibility for employment within CCSNH and its institutions requires residency within a New England state.

Grant funded through September 30, 2028 (position is contingent upon renewed grant funding by the terms outlined by contract through September 30, 2031). Responsible for Nashua Community College.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LEVEL: $54,464.11 - $58,936.23
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LEVEL: $58,936.23 - $63,778.04
PROFESSOR LEVEL: $66,675.15-$72,472.12

Assistant Professor Level

Scope of Work:To educate students in current nursing and LPN methodology and to coordinate departmental activities including developing and evaluating curricula, advising students develop and other program, departmental, and institutional activities that advance the mission of the college. This position is located at Nashua Community College in Nashua, NH and shall report to the Department Chair Allied Health River Valley Community College.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned academic courseschedule in a classroom, laboratory, and/or clinic /field experience setting as appropriate for the nursing and LPN program.
• Develop instructional materials that integrate theory with applications, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, clearly outline course goals and requirements, comply with established course content, and respond to diverse academic needs of students.
• Supervisesstudent learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students and maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations.
• Participates in departmental activities and operations by assisting in the review and development of credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, seeking and maintaining contact with business and industry within the specialized field of instruction, assisting in articulation initiatives, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, andrequisitioning instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials.
• Participates in college sponsored recruitment and retention activities by attending admissions events, student orientations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Remains current within the specialized field of instruction through participation in relevant professional associations and educational & training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment. Possession of a Master’s degree in Education shall require twelve (12) graduate credits in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment and a Bachelor’s degree in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment.

Experience: Three (3) years of teaching experience in the subject area, or three (3) years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of the teaching assignment.

Licensure/Certifications: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the State of New Hampshire. Must meet the continuing education requirements by the above Board of Nursing to maintain continuing licensure.

Associate Professor Level

Scope of Work:To educate students in current nursing and LPN methodology and to coordinate departmental activities including developing and evaluating curricula, advising students develop and other program, departmental, and institutional activities that advance the mission of the college. This position is located at Nashua Community College in Nashua, NH and shall report to the Department Chair Allied Health River Valley Community College.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned coursesin a classroom, laboratory, and/or clinic /field experiences setting as appropriate for the nursing and LPN program.
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development of instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and responds to diverse academic needs.
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs, advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters, and exercises professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• Supervisesstudent learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these for students.
• Coordinates departmental activities and operations by developing credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, sharing teaching and learning methodologies with peers, serving as an academic resource, cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of nursing, providing leadership in the development of articulation initiatives, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, and requisitioning instructional equipment supplies or classroom materials.
• Assists in the planning, development and implementation of college sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, and aware ceremonies and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Engages in professional activities related to the area of nursing that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the field of nursing through participation in relevant professional associations and educational & training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.
• Observes all academic policies, procedures, institutional rules, and regulations; demonstrates ethical and professional behavior; and serves on and leads college system committees, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited college or university or possession of a master’s degree in public health, health care administration/leadership, health promotion, or another related health care or education discipline and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Experience: Five (5) years of teaching experience in the field Nursing or five (5) years of experience as a registered nurse.

OR

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.

Experience: Six (6) years of teaching experience in the field of Nursing or five (5) years of experience as a registered nurse.

Licensure/Certifications: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the State of New Hampshire. Must meet the continuing education requirements by the above Board of Nursing to maintain continuing licensure.

Professor Level:

To educate students in current nursing and LPN methodology and to coordinate departmental activities including developing and evaluating curricula, advising students develop and other program, departmental, and institutional activities that advance the mission of the college. This position is located at Nashua Community College in Nashua, NH and shall report to the Department Chair Allied Health River Valley Community College.

Scope of Work:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches an assigned academic course schedule in a classroom, laboratory, and/or clinic /field experience setting as appropriate for the nursing and LPN program.
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development, modification, and evaluation of program curricula and instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs.
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters relevant to the academic area of specializationand exercises professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• Supervisesstudent learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students.
• Assists with the selection, placement and follow-up of students at the college to which assigned.
• Coordinates and leads departmental activities and operations by meeting with executive and advisory groups to discuss needs, career developments, and the effectiveness of instruction, developing and evaluating credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, mentoring faculty in subject area competency and instructional expertise, actively cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of instruction, and engaging in outreach to educational partners for the development and implementation of articulation initiatives.
• Provides leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of college sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Engages in professional activities related to the area of teaching specialization that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.

• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the specialized field of instruction through participation in relevant professional associations and educational & training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.

Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment. Possession of a Master’s degree in Education shall require twelve (12) graduate credits in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment and a Bachelor’s degree in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment.

Experience: Six (6) years of teaching experience in the subject area, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration or six (6) years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of the teaching assignment, two years’ of which shall have been in the supervision of personnel or program/project administration.

Licensure/Certifications: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the State of New Hampshire. Must meet the continuing education requirements by the above Board of Nursing to maintain continuing licensure.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Experience and knowledge in nursing education with responsibility for curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods and materials, problems and subject matter as relates to course of instruction. Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in instruction. Knowledge of educational standards and procedures. Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others. Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual student. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with others. Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships. Ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to both students and instructors. Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.