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Full Time Faculty - Nursing (10-month, permanent, tenure-track)

Henry Ford College

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October 20, 2025

Location:

Dearborn, MI

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Henry Ford College presents the opportunity for a Full Time Faculty in Nursing.

Teach courses in or related to Nursing for majors and non-majors in a variety of delivery modes as assigned (in-person, online, or hybrid) and as consistent with both current developments in the discipline as well as best practices in teaching and learning to foster and improve student success. Actively engage in curriculum and course development; course and program coordination; advising and assisting students; the assessment of student learning; training and mentoring colleagues; and, the continuous improvement of the program/department. Collaborate with the College community in meeting the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities, both in the classroom and in the college environment. Participate in shared governance through meeting attendance and service on program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide committees. Work collaboratively to advance other program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide initiatives.

Complete application materials include:

Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial transcripts
Complete list of classes taught including the course, year, semester and credit hours
Teaching philosophy (AI submissions will not be considered)

The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following competencies and qualifications. However, education, experience, and training that demonstrates proficiency and the ability to perform the essential duties will be evaluated for equivalency to the criterion listed below:

Educational and professional qualifications to be determined by hiring manager, search committee, and HR consistent with accreditation guidelines and standards - generally stated as:
- Earned Master's degree or higher in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher education required.
- Current unencumbered RN license from the State of Michigan required.
- Minimum of three years in both medical-surgical and mental health clinical experience required.
Candidates must have successfully completed at least two years full-time teaching (or the equivalent in part-time teaching experience) in higher education at a level comparable to a community college.
Candidates must express themselves clearly and effectively in both oral and written form.
Candidates must demonstrate competence in designing, organizing, and delivering effective and appropriate learning experiences in classroom and/or laboratory settings.
Candidates must demonstrate effectiveness using technology to provide instruction, including use of online learning platforms to deliver and manage course materials, possessing the willingness and ability to be trained in new technology as needs arise.
Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the community college mission/philosophy, possessing the desire and ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and responsibly with colleagues, staff, and community college students in a diverse and multicultural setting.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to keeping professional skills and knowledge up-to-date.

Ingenuity: We promote INGENUITY by: Being agile, flexible, and responsive; rewarding discovery, creativity, and innovation; collecting, evaluating, and acting on evidence; thinking critically; and continuously reimagining the future.
Integrity: We demonstrate INTEGRITY through: Accountability; responsible stewardship; ethical conduct; honest dialogue; and sustainable practices.
Passion: Teaching and learning; exploring diverse perspectives and ideas; creating a student-centered environment; transforming lives through continuous learning; and excellence in all that we do.
Respect: We show RESPECT for one another when we: Collaborate and rely on teamwork; celebrate diversity and inclusiveness;

maintain transparent practices; show compassion and empathy; and are engaged and committed to our shared work.
Public Service Motivation: Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and

practices with public interests.

The ideal candidate may have a career or experience that includes some or all the following:

Current clinical practice in mental health nursing within the last 5 years.
A terminal degree in Nursing (DNP, PhD) or a terminal degree in Education (PhD, EdD)
Experience with curriculum development and/or revision
Experience with ACEN accreditation
Experience with instructional technology (LMS, on-line teaching, simulation)

Additional Unique Competencies:
Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
External Awareness: Identifies and understands economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization.
Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Creativity and Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Building Relationships: Seeks opportunities to make contacts and build relationships, including through organizational events, social events, external organizations, and professional activities.
Technology Management: Keeps up-to-date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.
Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Teach 15 contact hours per week and provide a minimum of 5 hours per week or consultation with students.
Prepare innovative and effective learning experiences (lectures, labs, demonstrations, exercises, activities) that foster student engagement, understanding, and success.
Assist in coordination of courses within the discipline, including but not limited to maintaining syllabus templates, updating and distributing instructor guides, selection of textbooks and learning materials, updating course policies, revision and distribution of course documents and resources, instructor mentoring, and collaboration with academic leadership and support staff .
Incorporate appropriate use of instructional technology into classroom and laboratory settings to enhance and facilitate student learning.
Share in the responsibility of developing and coordinating effective student learning experiences beyond the classroom (assigned labs, studios, academic supports, etc.), including organization and maintenance of equipment employed in such settings.
Comply with, promote, enforce, and maintain all safety and security protocols, regulations, features, and practices regarding equipment and facilities usage in learning environments.
Maintain and apply current knowledge of the discipline/subject area/field as well as effective educational methodologies and practices by engaging in relevant and ongoing professional development.
Work collaboratively with faculty colleagues and academic leadership regarding course, curriculum, and program development; teaching innovation; student retention and completion; course and program enrollment initiatives; the assessment of student learning, testing, and grading; instructor training and mentoring; establishment and compliance with program/department/school policies; and, advancement of the College's mission, underlying principles, and strategic plan.
Monitor and document the academic performance/progress of students to ensure that they successfully achieve the criteria for completing course and program learning outcomes.
Support student success by facilitating their awareness and navigation of college resources.
Cooperate with the College community in meeting the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities, both in the classroom and in the college environment.
Participate in shared governance through meeting attendance and service on program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide committees.
Work collaboratively to advance other program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide initiatives.
Adhere to and comply with all policies, procedures, and processes established by the program, department, school, division, and College, meeting deadlines and due dates as established.

Maintain current Michigan licensure and expertise in nursing practice.
Perform/complete other duties as assigned and trained and qualified to perform.

Internal Number: 5116352

About Henry Ford College

We, of Henry Ford College, are dedicated to the education and enrichment of our students and community. As a comprehensive community college with a diverse student population, we value teaching and learning. To prepare our students for a rapidly changing world and workplace, we are committed to providing knowledge, communication skills, and cultural opportunities. We foster critical thinking, creativity, integrity, and self-esteem. Ours is a tradition of building futures. We measure our success by the success of our students in a democratic, diverse, and increasingly technological nation.

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Full Time Faculty - Nursing (10-month, permanent, tenure-track)

Henry Ford College

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