Nursing Faculty Job Description
Job Title: Nursing Faculty
I. Position Purpose
A faculty member will be responsible for curriculum, instruction, and will be an
integral part of the student educational experience. The faculty member will provide
engaged instruction; develop curricula; conduct program, course, and student
outcomes assessment; direct and supervise the activities of a teaching assistant in the
classroom and clinical facility; direct and supervise the activities of preceptors in a
clinical facility; and advise and support students. A faculty member will engage in
the professional work to advance the College’s mission by participating in
institutional advancement, professional development, and community service in the
pursuit of excellence.

II. Duties and Responsibilities
PROVIDE INSTRUCTION: Provides a syllabus or outline to each nursing student
that includes at least: title of course; number of theory hours, number of laboratory
hours, number of clinical hours (as applicable), course description; course objectives
or outcomes, teaching strategies, methods of evaluation; the name of faculty and
teaching assistants that will teach the course or provide lab or clinical instruction;
required textbooks and other learning resources. Designs and implements teaching
strategies that will assist the nursing student to meet the course objectives or
outcomes.

Establishes clinical objectives or outcomes within the framework of the course in
which the student is enrolled. Communicates clinical objectives or outcomes to the
student; the teaching assistant and preceptor, if utilized; and the staff at the clinical
site. Provides for orientation of each student to the clinical site, including
introduction to staff. Makes assignments, in conjunction with the teaching assistant
or preceptor, if utilized, for the student’s experience,
consistent with the specific
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objectives or outcomes of the course in which the student is enrolled. Provides for
supervision of each student in the clinical area. Evaluates each nursing student’s
experience, achievement and progress in relation to the clinical objectives or
outcomes, with input from the teaching assistant or preceptor, if utilized. Functions
as a member of assigned committees to develop the instructional program and
promotes the educational philosophy of the college. Maintains accurate scholastic
and attendance records of enrolled students and submits reports as requested.

Maintains cooperative relationships with other instructors and clinical facilities to
plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum and policies. Submits to the respective
Program Director and/or Dean upon request, an outline of each course taught with a
statement of objectives. Directs and supervises the activities of teaching assistants,
if utilized, in classroom and clinical settings. Advises students, according to
handbook policy. Reports problems involving students who have a documented
disability or special needs to the Office of Disability Services located in the Center
for Student Success. Maintains an accurate inventory of supplies/equipment;
organizes/prepares classroom material and presentations and maintains laboratory
and classroom equipment. Works with advisory committees, fellow instructors, and
students to plan and evaluate the need for curriculum and policy changes. Fulfills
requirements of faculty workload policy as stated in the college’s Policies and
Procedures Manual. Represents the department division, or college at appropriate
functions as requested.

DEVELOP CURRICULUM AND CONDUCT ASSESSMENT: A faculty
member will network with community and industry partners to build a strong
advisory board; gather feedback from stakeholders to design curricula and develop
program outcomes. A faculty member will be responsible for annual program
assessment and comprehensive program reviews; gather and analyze data including
student outcome, enrollment, retention, and completion data to support continuous
improvement. Faculty will collaborate with business, industry, and professional
organizations in order to understand changes in the field and explore future trends.

PARTICIPATE IN INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT & ADVANCEMENT:
A faculty member will work to advance the College’s mission and vision; abide by
the College’s values, following policies and procedures; promote a positive working
relationship across divisions; participate in committees and institutional activities;
participate in program recruitment; support workforce development; and perform
other job related duties as assigned.

ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A faculty member will
formulate and implement goals for growth; identify personal professional
development needs and participate in professional development for continuous
improvement; maintain or attain appropriate certification, licensure, or credentials;
and serve on community, state, and professional committees and boards.

DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONALISM AND QUALITY CUSTOMER
SERVICE: A faculty member will demonstrate professionalism and provide quality
customer service in accordance with the College’s values; maintain positive working
relationships, and make decisions and solve problems. Maintain confidentiality,
positive communication, accurate records, and an organized, safe working
environment. Exhibit flexibility, willingness to learn, ability to change, and maintain
current technology skills.