Position Summary:

• Engages students in the teaching/learning process; works assigned schedule which can include evenings and weekends, represents the College in the community, and performs other related duties as required. Teaches assigned classes, labs, and/or clinicals in accordance with the policies of Terra State Community College, and within the schedule of classes, following the course description, syllabus and/or outline as approved by the curriculum committee. Course faculty are responsible for mentoring and communicating with clinical and lab teaching personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Plans and teaches courses that fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
• Remains current with subject matter and instructional methodology
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner
• Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
• Supports the mission of the program, division, and College.
• Designs and implements teaching strategies that will assist a nursing student to meet the course objectives or outcomes.
• Evaluates student’s achievement and progress according to the standards and procedures established by the nursing program and assign course grades, with input from lab and clinical faculty and\or preceptor.
• Clarifies with lab and clinical faculty the role of the teaching assistant and preceptor, if utilized, and the responsibilities of the course faculty
• Consults with lab and clinical teaching personnel, teaching assistants, and preceptors for advice.
• Consults with students by telephone and\or appointment to answer questions and provides assistance relative to the didactic, laboratory or clinical components of the nursing courses.

Program Area Responsibilities (as applicable):

• N/A

Education and/or Work Experience:

• Completion of an approved professional nursing education program
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience at the college level preferred
• Master’s degree is required

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations.
• Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students.
• Capability to teach in more than one area of nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio required.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS\PALS\BTLS\ATLS CERTIFICATION as required by nursing specialty
• Professional liability insurance provided.

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirement of the job change.