Instructor Nursing and Allied Health

Instructor Nursing and Allied Health

SUMMARY

This is a non-tenure-track full-time faculty position, reporting to the Director of Nursing and Allied Health. This role will include responsibilities such as: teaching, curriculum development, and serving as a subject matter expert for both undergraduate and graduate students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline of profession

Instruct students in assigned courses in accordance with university policy and procedure

• Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within the assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes

Use effective teaching strategies and technologies to meet the diverse learning needs of students

Notify department chair of requests for time off and absences in a timely manner

Maintain accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes

Submit grades, attendance, and other required reports by established deadlines

Develop and revise curriculum to maintain current offerings

Communicate with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students, which may require special attention. Provide records as needed

Advise students and/or perform special assigned duties related to registration

May serve as faculty advisor to student organizations and interact with students outside the classroom environment via extracurricular activities

Assess learning outcomes and demonstrate the use of the results in course planning

Serve on college-wide committees

Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings

Attend college convocations and participate in graduation exercises (attired in appropriate academic regalia)

Request supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching or assigned classes.

Incorporate the use of the library into courses; use writing as an instructional method; and utilize computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible

Engage in continual professional development activities

Meet all scheduled classes and conference hours

Maintain a minimum of 10 on campus office hours per week divided over a minimum of two days per week. Days to be approved by department chair prior to the start of each term. Additionally, faculty are required to be on campus an additional 2 hours one Friday each month. It is strongly encouraged for non-tenured faculty to be present on campus a minimum of 3 days per week.

Promote diversity in the classroom

Adhere to professional standards of conduct

Represent the college in the community

Participate in the evaluation process

May participate in the development of proposals for obtaining grant funds to support departmental and college-related activities

Plan and prepare course content and curriculum, utilizing assessment and effective methodologies of instruction for the enhancement of learning.

Maintain expertise in field of study and teaching pedagogy by attending seminars, workshops, and classes for self-improvement and/or professional enhancement

Maintain active participation in professional organizations as appropriate

Participate in enrollment management activities and sharing of professional expertise with colleagues and students beyond the classroom.

Support student activities including course and career guidance to students, mentor, graduation, and foster a love of learning.

Maintain appropriate records of student performance.

Other duties as assigned.

In addition to qualifications listed, faculty must be committed to:

Delivering quality-learning experiences to students

Using alternative educational delivery systems and instructional techniques

Incorporating library, computers, technology, writing and a culturally diverse perspective

Continuous assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes

Continuous professional growth and development

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.

Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Required Allied Health:

In-depth knowledge of and practical experience in the following areas: nursing and/or allied health, accreditation, assessment, institutional reporting, and program evaluation.

• Related experience in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Required Nursing

Master's in nursing with a minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience or two (2) years of advanced practice experience while enrolled in a doctoral program

Hold a valid unencumbered Oklahoma or Compact Nursing License.

Have a minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent practice as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting

Experience in nursing accreditation, assessment, institutional reporting, and program evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications Nursing

• Doctorate from an accredited university; ABD candidates are acceptable.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short-term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify. Applicants need to submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of a how he/she will incorporate their research into our undergraduate teaching university, and unofficial transcripts or e-copies from each institution of higher education attended.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment