Nursing Instructor

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY : The Instructor is responsible for teaching excellence in the classroom and clinical area, scholarship and community service. The position requires active participation in departmental, college and community committees. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : Teach in the classroom, clinical/campus laboratory clinical sites and clinical seminars; Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing curriculum as a member of the nursing teaching team; Coordinate with community health agencies utilized for clinical experiences and maintaining effective relations with them; Plan, supervise, and evaluate learning experiences for students in the clinical area; scheduling conferences with individual students regarding progress; Participate in all School of Nursing and nursing course team planning meetings and selected subcommittee within School of Nursing and College of Health Professions; Participate actively in University, College, School and Community service and activities; Maintain own professional growth and remains current in nursing practice; Assist in preparation for nursing accreditation visits; Provide academic counseling and guidance to nursing students; Hold at least four post office hours per week; Teach day, evening and weekend classes, and clinical as applicable.

Required Qualifications
EDUCATION : Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution required. EXPERIENCE : Demonstrated clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing and currently at least one area of specialty in pediatric, maternal-child, critical care, and psychiatric/mental health or community clinical areas; Recent classroom and clinical teaching experience in a college-level nursing program; A minimum of two years of nursing experience; Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level; Ongoing practice as a licensed registered nurse; Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Maryland or Compact state (or eligibility to obtain licensure in Maryland); Experience and an appreciation for and are committed to working in an urban setting. KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS , ABILITIES , AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS : Must be able to independently manage multiple tasks and set priorities; Possess strong oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; Ability to meet challenges of adult students with diverse background; Integration of technology and alternative delivery systems of instruction in teaching-learning process. Physical Demands of Position: Operate personal computer and audio-visual equipment; Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time; Attend off-site meetings or conferences or to observe subjects in project; Move around campus for classes and meetings; Other requirements as specified by a job description.

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