Description
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Department/Division Purpose (brief description of main function):
Nursing faculty provide students with classroom and clinical instruction to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methods. They plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on the standards set by policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practice.
Job Summary Statement (brief summary of overall responsibility of position):
All faculty job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement by and through the assessment of student learning. This is the foundation of our accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Open Pathways model, which is focused on quality assurance and institutional improvement. The Open Pathway is unique in that its improvement component, the Quality Initiative, affords institutions the opportunity to pursue improvement projects that meet their current needs and aspirations. Pueblo Community College embraces continuous improvement and has adopted it as its culture and as a necessary part of every job description. In addition, all job descriptions require the utilization of available technology in the completion of the duties.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Pueblo Community College (PCC) believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. PCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. We are seeking a leader committed to these same ideals.
This full-time Nursing Faculty/Campus Coordinator position is assigned to Pueblo Community College, Pueblo Campus. This individual provides the coordination of the day-to-day campus management of the Pueblo campus nursing and Psychiatric Technician programs, ensuring consistency in the administration of the curriculum and other matters related to the department. Along with coordination duties, this individual will provide student instruction in accordance with approved curriculum guidelines and maintain required program standards set forth by state approval and national accreditation standards. In addition, they will work with the Nursing Program Director and other Nursing Program faculty to provide student advising, recruitment, assist with assessment and evaluation of student learning, participate in the program’s evaluation and continuous improvement process and engage in personal professional development. The position reports, on a day-to-day basis, to the Nursing Program Director. General faculty responsibilities are identified in detail within the institution's Policy and Procedures Handbook.
Job Duties
Essential Functions:
- Teaches courses as assigned within faculty workload guidelines, which may include, lecture, and laboratory, clinical and clinical simulation. Provides adequate preparation of the course material for all assigned courses. Includes appropriate supervision of students in the learning environment. Serves as a substitute within the program for absent colleagues for short-term absences as determined by the Program Director. Maintain, and update course syllabi, lectures, lab exercises/tests, and instructional materials, as appropriate in accordance with accreditation and college standards. Teaching assignment may include courses at both the Pueblo and Fremont campuses. Maintains a work schedule as agreed upon by the supervisor and in concert with the state and faculty workload policy.
- Supervises Pueblo campus nursing faculty in establishing class and laboratory schedules, student advising, recruitment, and assists with assessment and evaluation of students per accreditation and Colorado State Board of Nursing education rules. Duties include, but are not limited to, day-to-day campus functions with input/approval from the Program Director. Works with campus staff/faculty in developing clinical schedules and serves as the clinical liaison to the local clinical facilities. Works with administrative assistant/laboratory coordinator for procurement of equipment and supplies, and maintaining student and faculty records.
- Plans course sequencing for each semester and coordinates faculty teaching assignments and contracts for Pueblo Nursing and Psychiatric Technician programs
- Recruits, hires and mentors qualified faculty and instructors teaching for the Pueblo campus.
- Works cooperatively with other full-time and part-time faculty and assists in providing supervision within the department.
- Participates in screening of nursing and psychiatric technician student applicants.
- Participates in regional and national self-studies and program reviews as required to maintain state program approval and national accreditation. Assist in the collection of program/student data needed to maintain all necessary program approval/accreditation.
- Follows guidelines of the PCC Faculty Evaluation and Compensation Plan and is responsible for adhering to all laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations that govern and affect the College. This includes the Fiscal Rules of the State of Colorado.
- Attends all regularly scheduled department, division, and college meetings/trainings as required by contract, unless these meetings conflict with a scheduled class or unless the faculty member is excused by the Department Chair or Dean.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Participates in on- campus interviews of potential nursing faculty.
- Attends graduation
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