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Prescott,
Arizona
86301
Job Description
Associate Professor, Nursing
Salary $63,359.44 - $77,086.44 Annually
Location Clarkdale, AZ
Job Type Full Time
Job Number 2024-00055
Department Nursing
Opening Date 05/28/2024
Closing Date 6/15/2024 12:00 AM Arizona
Associate Professor, Nursing
**Hiring range: 63,359.44 - 77,086.44 for 9-month positions**
***$5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment***
***Up to $5,000 in relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates***
**Hiring range: 63,359.44 - 77,086.44 for 9-month positions**
***$5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment***
***Up to $5,000 in relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates***
Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the incumbent will teach discipline-specific courses as needed using a variety of methodologies. Responsibilities will include course preparation and instruction; curriculum development; participation in the college community and continued professional growth activities, and creative program building based on needs assessment and collaboration with other faculty. May be asked to teach other courses in disciplines in which she/he is able to be credentialed.
Besides traditional class structuring, the College is also attempting to meet the varying needs of our students by offering weekend, year-round, and compressed courses of instruction and services. Since service to our students is our highest priority, instructors can expect to participate in innovative methods and assignments may be multi-campus and/or at clinical agency locations with the possibility of interactive, online, day, evening, and/or weekend classes.
In addition to a competitive salary and relocation for these 9-month positions, we offer generous time off (including a two-week winter break and a one-week spring break, 10 sick days annually, up to 3 personal days (from the sick leave bank), retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance at 2 x basic salary and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College's core values. Establish a professional and safe learning environment. Set the classroom tone by modeling appropriate workplace skills and behavior. Maintain a positive climate for learning by performing classroom management and being aware of, monitoring, and enforcing the Student Code of conduct.
2.Meet the student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
3.Maintain student records and documentation. Submit grades within the expected timeframe. Provide timely verbal and written feedback to the students to ensure continued growth and development.
4.Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of the curriculum.
5.Collaborate with College staff to recruit students. Assist with student recruitment by participating in College recruitment events, partnering with student recruitment staff, maintaining relationships with alumni, and proactively promoting the College and services offered.
6.Collaborate with College staff to retain students and help them be successful. Work with Student Services staff to provide guidance to students. Assist in advising students regarding course enrollment, program and course content, lifelong learning, and other program-related subjects.
7.Work with internal customers, including student services staff, adjunct faculty, and other College staff, to provide consistent, effective learning and support for students. Support the College by staying current with internal and external changes and provide input by participating in College meetings and activities.
8. Build and maintain ongoing relationships with the community, industry, and clinical partners. Participate in external meetings and activities.
9. Actively participate in professional growth activities, such as networking and sharing with and among faculty across the college, memberships, and professional organizations, accepting and incorporating guidance and support from peers and supervisors, staying up-to-date with technology trends, maintaining occupational competence, staying current in the field and creating and maintaining a professional development plan. Assist with mentoring other full-time and adjunct faculty.
10. Maintain equipment and supplies for the classroom and labs, as necessary to support the assigned program area and future trends in the industry. Work with the supervisor to identify alternative funding sources as needed.
11. Other duties as assigned.
The general expectation is that full-time faculty serve as provisional faculty for a period of three years prior to being reviewed for continuing status. The determination of faculty status is, however, ultimately at the discretion of the Yavapai College District Governing Board and the College President, as the Board's designee.
Minimum Expectations & Requirements
General Education (Transfer):
1. Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
2. Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona:
Arizona State Board of Nursing
(https://www.azbn.gov/media/2347/ao-role-of-clinical-instructor-092016.pdf)
3. Valid Arizona Driver's License
4. Two (2) years of full-time work experience related to the program(s) being taught, including aminimum of one (1) year of related full-time work experience that has been acquired within thepast five (5) years. In lieu of this one (1) year of recent full-time experience, two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five (5)yearsmay be considered. (Two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience means eight (8)semesters of part-time teaching or four (4) semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution.)
Appropriate occupational experience includes: Developing a nursing plan of care for the patient which includes goals and priorities derived from the nursing diagnosis; Directly administering nursing care or directing and supervising Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and unlicensed patient caregivers in giving care; Evaluation of nursing care.
Other credentials may be considered by the Instructional Dean in cases of instructional emergencies with approval by the Provost.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
-Master's Degree in Nursing Education preferred
-Must be in good standing with clinical agency placements
-Ability to adapt to meet student needs, including flexibility in scheduling, workload, and type/variety of communication.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey ideas and concepts in a professional and civil manner. Ability to adjust to variance in communication and learning styles of students. Ability and willingness to communicate regularly with students and other internal and external customers.
-Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
-Ability to understand and promote the educational philosophy and programs that Yavapai College
offers. Willingness to grow and evolve with the College's educational philosophy
-Experience working and participating in a team environment and collaborating with other individuals and teams to meet student needs. Willingness to help students and team members grow and learn
-Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity
-Experience with the MS Office Suite, the internet, and email. Ability and willingness to learn new technologies. Experience with online learning platforms and student management systems preferred
-Ability and willingness to continuously learn and accept constructive feedback.
-Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to manage time and schedule effectively.
-Previous community involvement and a desire to give back to the profession and community
-Community college teaching experience
-Experience with multi-media technology to enhance student learning
-Experience with online and/or blended/hybrid instruction
-Experience working with culturally diverse populations
-Ability to teach other courses as needed
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may vary based on assignment.
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ycedu/jobs/4440575/associate-professor-nursing?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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Date Posted : 06/12/2024
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