Description
**Please Note: An applicant may redact any information on an unofficial transcript that reveals years of attendance, date of graduation, or age.**
NOTE: Only applicants interested in part-time teaching assignments should apply to this posting as no full-time positions will be filled from this applicant pool. This announcement is for the purpose of collecting applications for part-time, temporary, as-needed instructors only and does not necessarily indicate a current part-time instructor need. Applicants will be contacted only when a part-time instructor need is identified and qualifications match the needs of the college. Instructors are hired on a semester only basis and have no guarantee of continued employment.
Department/Division Purpose:
The Nursing department of Pueblo Community College strives to provide learning experiences that respect the diversity of our students and our communities. Nursing clinical instructors provide students 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. Our goal is to provide a quality, evidence-based education and clinical experiences that exceed the expectations of our community partners and provide our students with a foundation for success.
Job Summary Statement:
All job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement. 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.
This position specifically exists to provide classroom, laboratory, or related instruction under the supervision of the course lead and Department Chair for Nursing. This position provides student instruction in accordance with approved curriculum guidelines, and maintains required program standards for the Nursing Department. In addition, this individual works with the Department Chair, Branch campus coordinators and other Nursing Program faculty in establishing laboratory schedules, clinical schedules, and assists with assessment and evaluation of student learning. Every instructor is encouraged to participate in the program’s evaluation and continuous improvement process and engages in personal professional development. The position reports, on a weekly basis to the Nursing Program Department Chair.
Clinical instructors are responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards, and planning all pre and post conference activities. Instructor must adhere to the laws, policies, procedures, rules, and applications which govern and affect the college, including the fiscal rules of the State of Colorado.
Absences will be minimal and only for appropriate cause; notification of course lead and clinical coordinator are required. Instructor must work with the Clinical Coordinator to provide coverage or obtain approval for class cancellation according to PCC policy. Refer to PCC Operational Procedures and Protocols for further information. Instructors are expected to model professionalism in dress, action, and communication. Accordingly, instructors are obliged to respond professionally to constructive feedback and to follow the chain of command in resolving conflicts.
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