College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: Start of $47,000 with actual offer based on experience and education

Duties and Responsibilities: • Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System policies, as well as those policies and procedures in the SOWELA Technical Community College Faculty Handbook.
• Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records. • Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies: o American Nurses Association o Louisiana State Board of Nursing o Nurses Code of Ethics o Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
• Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities
o Course materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials).
o Teaching plans are organized and available for course presentation.
o Course time organized to be accomplished in the allotted time.
o Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed.
o Attends class on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students.
o Able to deliver course content in a clear, concise manner that enhances student learning.
o Demonstrates varied methods of course content delivery and use of instructional aids.
o Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments.
o Content expert in subject matter.
o Promotes discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiative.
o Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on tests and assignments.
o Provides fair grading of student course work.
o Oversees students’ clinical practice.
▪ Ensures clinical site will allow students to gain clinical experience for course content and enhance clinical judgment.
▪ Orients self and student to clinical facility policies and procedures.
▪ Evaluates student performance in the clinical setting.
▪ Participates in pre- and post- conference experiences.
• Service to Students, Department, Division or College
o Maintains office hours as required.
o Submits reports and performs required record-keeping functions in a timely and dependable manner.
o Participates in School of Nursing and Allied Health (SoNAH) monthly meetings and standing committees as assigned. May include serving as committee chair.
o Accepts SoNAH service assignments such as recruiting, pinning and graduation activities.
o Professionally represents the institution in college-related outreach activities.
o May serve on advisory boards/committees.
o May apply academic expertise in the local, state or national community.
o May sponsor student activities or groups.
o Participates in workshop and seminars.
o Assists students with advising and counseling activities related to academic, career and job placement areas.
• Professional Development Activities
o Attends conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities.
o Participates in professional organizations.
o Acts as a role model for nursing students.
o Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships.
o Communicates on professional matters with media, government agencies and other professional bodies when asked.

Required Education: • Master’s degree in Nursing or higher.

Required Experience: • Nursing experience of two years in the concentration hired to teach (Medical-Surgical, Maternal Child, Pediatrics, Mental Health)
• Must meet faculty qualifications through LSBN and clinical agencies.
• Must maintain a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana or one of the Compact Member States.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to use a computer for composing, storing and retrieving information.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and networked personal computers.
• Proficiency in a variety of software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations needed to complete job tasks.
• Skilled at planning, organizing, and prioritizing job duties to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining interpersonal professional working relationship at all levels – students, peers, and Executives.

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

Preferred Education: 

Preferred Experience: 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.