Part-Time Nursing Clinical Instructor

The teachingand learningprocessisthe primaryfocusoffaculty. As such,AlleganyCollegeof Maryland (ACM)cultivates aclimatethat enhances teachingand learning and supports all activities that fosteralearningcentered college. At ACM, our vision of teaching excellence is onethat: motivates students to develop pride, passion, and personal responsibilityin their education; demonstratescontent expertise; createsacademicprocesses andexperiences that positivelyimpact student learning; engages students in meaningful learning; and that connects students, facultyand staff in an academic communitythat fosters lifelonglearningand student success. The primary responsibility of faculty is to effectively teach courses within their discipline area(s). An effective professional educator will plan, organize, teach, assess, advise, remediate, and provide timelyfeedback to promote andguide student learningin alignment withAlleganyCollegeof Maryland (ACM) learning-collegevalues. Additionally, facultywillmeettheir obligations to theirdepartment/division andwillbe empowered tochoose opportunities relevant totheirprofessional development and serviceto theinstitution and/or community. In the All-College Assembly Constitution and Bylaws, all faculty are members of the All-College Assembly, which is where you, as an internal stakeholder, can democratically participate in shared governance. Teaching & Learning: Knowledge and understanding of learning-centered values with the ability to develop and implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that optimize the learning of all students and promote both acquisition and applications of knowledge and understanding (Learning-Centered Teaching Strategies). Prepare and deliver instruction to students in assigned modalities (classroom, hybrid, online, etc.). Prepare instructional materials. Provide feedback on students' progress, including evaluation of student mastery of course and program outcomes. Use consistent, timely, formative, and summative assessment measures to enhance learning (Assessment). Technological competence--knowledge of, ability to develop, and commitment to using emerging technologies appropriate to the discipline. Use alternative instructional methods, such as online delivery, hybrid course options, and flexible learning modalities. Continuously examine the effectiveness of teaching and assessment methodologies in terms of student learning by engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning). Design learning opportunities that acknowledge, draw upon, and are enriched by all students in the learning environment. Prepare and submit required documentation: student attendance checks, midterm/final course grades, and other information as requested or required by the college. Required to use the college’s LMS (Learning Management Systems) to post course syllabi, record attendance, and other information as requested or required by the college. Treat students with respect and be responsive to their needs. Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the catalog, course descriptions, student learning outcomes, and program goals. Division/Department Responsibilities: Participate in department/division meetings and other activities are encouraged but not required. Assist in departmental assessment reporting. Familiar with and maintains behavior and actions consistent with college policies. Collaborate and cooperate in the fulfillment of the goals of the department/division and the College in order to contribute as a valued member of the department/division. Maintain timely communication with Program Director or Division Chair. Academic Advising: Informally mentor students and provide support in their course and curriculum planning, ensuring student success and completion. Work in collaboration with Admissions and Registration, the Advising Center, Financial Aid and other college services to ensure student planning, success, and completion. Examples of collaboration include student compliance plans, academic alerts, student services referrals, etc. Fulfill responsibilities outlined in the Advising Syllabus. Professional Development: A part-time faculty member’s professional development is important to ACM. Therefore, part-time faculty members are encouraged to take advantage of internal professional development opportunities at ACM: e.g., Faculty Development workshops, membership in Teaching and Learning Community (TLC), Learning College Teaching and Learning Community (LC-TLC), Annual Professional Development Day, etc. Part-time faculty members are encouraged to work with their Program Director or Division Chair to identify the appropriate opportunities for them. Professional commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline. Meet required internal professional development trainings that are essential for accreditation, compliance, or serve to advance learning-centered principles. Faculty Workload and Load Assignment: Meeting the essential duties and responsibilities of a part-time teaching appointment at Allegany College of Maryland requires that the faculty member will: Accept responsibilities and obligations as a professional educator. The primary duty of faculty is the instruction of assigned classes. This duty must take precedence over all other activities. Work off-schedule hours, when necessary, for the benefit of their students or department: e.g., evening and/or weekend hours instructing classes or grading assignments. Be accessible to students in a variety of days, times, and modalities consistent with student needs. Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor. Faculty members are also obligated to abide by, and thus support, all college policies, and procedures. Faculty must be committed to the learning centered philosophy, as well as the strategic priorities of the college as identified through the Strategic Plan and the Educational Master Plan. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required andand 2 years of recent nursing practice. Currentregistrationor eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Current certification in health care provider CPR isrequired. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Nursing Ability to teach in a variety of clinical settings, Experience in teaching and clinical supervision of students in an accredited nursing program Prior use of online course management systems (ex- Blackboard, Brightspace, etc.) Skill in utilizing technology in teaching in the classroom and with simulation based education Experience in curriculum development #J-18808-Ljbffr Allegany College of Maryland