Assistant Professor, Maternal Infant (Nursing Programs)

Compensation

$50303.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on May 20 2026.

Nursing Programs at Santa Fe College (SF) provides high quality nursing education that is student-oriented accessible and based on the healthcare needs of our community. Our Nursing Programs offer 3-degree programs which includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and the Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate in Science in Nursing Bridge program. Additionally Nursing Programs offers postsecondary adult vocational courses for Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Practical Nursing which prepares students for better career opportunities.

Under general supervision the Assistant Professor will develop prepare and teach a variety of coursework in the Nursing Programs specifically Maternal Infant. This position will be housed primarily at the Northwest Campus but may be assigned to one of the Colleges six (6) locations throughout Alachua and Bradford counties. Candidates must have the flexibility to teach courses during the day evening or online as well as taught using other distance learning formats. This position has a 9-month contract based on teaching 15 credit hours in the Fall and 15 credit hours in the Spring. Summer instructional opportunities may be available for additional compensation based on departmental need.

The starting salary is $50303 annually. Any salary amount above this is commensurate upon an individuals qualifications. Additionally Nursing faculty may receive a stipend of $9200 as market adjustment and be paid semi-monthly in equal increments during the contract period. As a full-time (FT) employee the incumbent will incur many college paid benefits including health and life insurance retirement leave time and tuition waivers for Santa Fe College and the University of Florida.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Plans organizes and delivers instruction to didactic laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.

• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction curriculum enhancement and timely service.

• Collaborates with the Chair faculty and peers to evaluate revise and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of course content.

• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.

• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.

• Assists with the implementation of college policies objectives and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy mission strategic initiatives and procedures.

• Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.

• Provides students with frequent timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.

• Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance grading and student learning outcomes.

• Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.

• Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.

• Provides service to the college through participation in events committees and other college activities.

• Complies with all published College Rules procedures guidelines and laws/regulations governing public employees including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction FERPA and confidentiality.

• Strictly honors the privacy security and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state federal and college regulations policies and procedures.

• Provides service excellence through courteous informed accessible and professional engagement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Chair Nursing Programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:RN to BSN programs FT faculty must hold a minimum of a masters degree in nursing and a doctoral degree. ASN and ASN Bridge faculty must hold a minimum of an associates degree in nursing. All FT program faculty must hold current RN license for the State of Florida Board of Nursing and must have related clinical and/or educational experience related to area of teaching. The majority of faculty in the ASN ASN Bridge and PN programs must hold a minimum of a masters degree in nursing.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check and drug screening will be conducted. The Florida Board of Nursing and program accreditors require that over 50% of faculty must be prepared at the graduate level with a degree in Nursing and/or a related field and applicants will be reviewed based on this criterion.
Preferred: Prior teaching and/or clinical experience in medical/surgical pediatrics maternal infant and/or health nursing.

General Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

• Adaptability to Change able to be flexible and supportive able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information problems situations practices and/or procedures collect and interpret data reason logically establish facts identify and define existing and potential issues recognize the interrelationships among elements draw valid conclusions develop recommendations as well as alternative courses of action select appropriate course follow up and evaluate.

• Communication able to effectively communicate in a professional diplomatic empathetic and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned sensible and timely decisions based on careful objective review and informed analysis of available information considerations and other factors.

• Customer Service ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.

• Ethics able to demonstrate integrity professionalism civility and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

• Organization & Time Management able to plan schedule and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

• Problem Solving proven skills in identifying issues determining their cause developing creative solutions and following through with implementing resolutions.

• Relationship Management able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others building relationships and addressing identified needs.

• Results Orientation proven ability to set and exceed established targets.

• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize coordinate manage prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation determine a logical course of action and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.