Teaching Faculty in Nursing ($3,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Teaching Faculty in Nursing ($3,000 Sign-On Bonus) Tidewater Community College The major emphasis is on teaching and inspiring students to learn by working in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help students develop their interests and abilities to the fullest capacity to become better persons, better workers, and better citizens. Faculty responsibilities also include office hours, committee work, student activities, community activities, student advising, and professional activities. The faculty member is responsible for teaching discipline courses in which they have specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co‑curriculum; provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback regarding mastery of course and program learning outcomes; develops curriculum and works collaboratively with colleagues to select program and/or discipline resources; assists in the selection and development of faculty; participates in and/or leads the instructional activities of the discipline and governance of the pathway and college. Demonstrates effective use of technology in an academic environment and works cooperatively and collegially with other faculty, staff, and community partners in support of student learning. Functional Responsibilities Teaching: Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program. Teaching encompasses the following four components: Instructional Design: Utilize and distribute established course syllabus using Syllabus Builder; participate in the textbook selection process and/or learning resources; design and implement assessment strategies that effectively measure student achievement of established course learning outcomes. Instructional Delivery: Align course activities with student learning outcomes; employ a variety of active learning strategies; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials; provide prompt and meaningful feedback; communicate with students timely and respectfully. Instructional Effectiveness: Deliver instruction aligned with stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies for student surveys; conduct meaningful assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first two weeks of class; analyze previous semester student ratings and develop action plans as needed. Instructional Expertise: Maintain currency in the assigned teaching discipline(s), methods of teaching, learning, and/or instructional technology. Scholarly and Creative Engagement: Participate in activities specifically associated with the faculty member’s teaching discipline(s) through conferences, workshops, academic coursework, scholarly research and publications, and grant activity. Institutional Responsibility: Fulfill institutional responsibilities including, but not limited to: develop and evaluate the college’s full‑time teaching faculty plan; publish and hold office hours; serve as an academic advisor; participate in required department, pathway, committee, and college meetings; keep accurate student attendance reports; submit grades timely; adhere to college and VCCS policies; participate in peer teaching community; perform assigned duties; and maintain a collegial working relationship with faculty, staff, and administrators. Service: Quality participation and commitment to students, the college, and community organizations. Service activities are divided into three categories: College representation where there is a direct connection between the faculty member and their position at the college. College citizenship where the activities support college or VCCS initiatives and the faculty member is a committee member but not in a leadership role. Community citizenship where participation is part of the faculty member’s involvement in the community as a citizen who is also a college employee. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening, and/or weekend programs of the college, as well as its distance learning programs. Applicable to all teaching faculty positions Willingness to design and implement curriculum to support and improve student learning. Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students. Ability to use consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance student learning. Experience with, or willingness to learn and utilize, proven teaching strategies that promote student success. Willingness to use or incorporate emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, and web enhancements. Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one‑on‑one settings) orally and in writing. Willingness to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline. Teaching experience preferred, especially at the community college level. Applicable to the specific position Appropriate level of education (required): Master’s degree or Doctorate degree with a major in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university. Holds a current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia. A minimum of two (2) years of direct client care experience as a registered nurse. Medical/Surgical nursing, Critical Care, Cardiac, or Stepdown experience is required. VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tidewater Community College