College: South Louisiana Community College

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Nursing, Allied Health & Safety

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: $59,400.00

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Instructor in the Registered Nursing Program shall:
1. Teach classes assigned by the Department Chair
2. Prepare and file common course syllabi with the Department Chair
3. Prepare and file with the Department Chair and the Chief Nursing Officer course outlines for all courses and follow such guides for courses already established
4. Prepare requests for instructional materials, such as books, audio visual aids and supplies for the annual budget and submit them to the Department Chair
5. Keep records of grades and attendance of students and submit them to the Registrar at the completion of the course
6. Be on campus or at assigned workstation each college day
7. Post an office hour and laboratory schedule on office door and provide a copy to the Dean and Department Chair
8. Serve as directed on such faculty committees as may be established
9. Be available to serve as adviser to students or prospective students
10. Be available to assist with student registration and orientation functions
11. Participate in ongoing student assessment activities and participate in student problem solving activities in collaboration with the Department Chair
12. Assist the Department Chair in the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation and revision of the Registered Nursing curriculum
13. Assist in the recruitment, admissions, withdrawal and graduation of students
14. Assist the Department Chair in the construction, implementation, evaluation and revision of the Registered Nursing curriculum
15. Conduct orientation of students to each clinical site and assure appropriate student clinical assignments and learning opportunities for all students
16. Provide personal transportation to the clinical site
17. Attend and participate in professional meetings, conference, workshops, courses and ongoing development of clinical expertise
18. Serve as faculty advisor to the Registered Nursing Student Organization
19. Attend meetings of the Registered Nursing Faculty and the Allied Health Division and serve on committees of either as appointed or elected
20. Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nursing, Chief Nursing Officer and the Dean of Nursing & Allied Health
21. Predictable and reliable Attendance is required in order to provide consistency and continuity of educational services.
22. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
23. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse student population, faculty and healthcare professionals
24. Knowledge of clinical compliance requirements, accreditation standards, and nursing education best practices.

Required Education: 

Bachelor’s degree in nursing with enrollment in master’s program

Required Experience: 

Nurse faculty shall have a minimum of two years of nursing practice as a registered nurse in a clinical setting prior to their appointment.

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

Active, Unencumbered Louisiana RN license

Preferred Education: 

Master’s degree

Preferred Experience: 

Experience in academic advising and experience in teaching and learning methodology

Benefits: 

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College 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 and drug screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.