Adjunct Instructor Associate of Science in Nursing Direct Entry

JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING-DIRECT ENTRY ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

DEPARTMENT: ALLIED HEALTH

SALARY RANGE: ADJUNCT PAY SCHEDULE

LOCATION: Alliance for Healthcare Education Campus Springfield

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: ASN Program Director

Position Summary

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the instruction and management of assigned classes. This position will also maintain professionalism within their specialized field including currency and required certifications.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide orientation evaluation and guidance of the course/program objectives.
• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate relevant and engaging using college approved curriculum and resources.
• Develop a course syllabus for each class taught using the approved course abstract and syllabus template.
• Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning authentic and problem-based activities and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
• Foster a positive classroom learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners including the assurance of section 508 accessibility.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner while demonstrating respect helpfulness and responsiveness toward students. This includes holding a minimum of five office hours per week in a way that is convenient to students in both format and modality.
• Participate in required number of hours of professional development each year ten of which must focus on fostering teaching improvement.
• Participate in curriculum development and work with advisory committees as needed.
• Provide accurate and appropriate academic advising.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned including participating in commencement attending college functions serving on committees and attending community events.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Masters degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Current (or be eligible to obtain) unrestricted Missouri State License as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Two years of experience within the last five years in nursing education clinical practice or administration.
• Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Experience managing or supervising a group of students cohort of students or nursing program.
• Experience in a leadership role in a professional organization.
• Experience with Colleague.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:(The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Environment:Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift carry push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY INTERPRET OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS AT-WILL. THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.