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

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.  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.    

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:

1. Earned Master's degree or higher in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher education 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.
• Current unencumbered RN license from the State of Michigan. 
• Three years of  medical - surgical  clinical experience.

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

• Current clinical practice in a nursing specialty area (OB, Pediatrics, or mental health) nursing within the last 10 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.