Nursing Assistant (NA) Instructor-PART TIME

Description

Position Title: Nursing Instructor- Nursing Assistant (online lecture, OCCC lab)

Department/Unit: Nursing & Allied Health

Classification: PT Faculty

Status (exempt/non-exempt): Exempt  

Reports to: Assistant Director of Nursing & Allied Health

Percentage: Part time

Annual/Academic year: term to term*

*Pay is dependent upon individual credentials and experience. 

An application is complete when the following have been uploading 

• curriculum vitae (CV)
• a cover letter
• copies of unofficial transcripts 

This position will remain open until filled, with reviews occurring as applications are received.

Overview: We are hiring a part-time Nursing Instructor to teach the online(lecture) onsite (lab hours) and off-site portions (clinical) of Nursing Assistant Level I

NUR101 – Nursing Assistant Level I(7 credits/ 44 lecture hours;44 lab hours; 44 clinical hours)

Introduces foundational knowledge and skills necessary to deliver routine patient care to residents of long term care and other care facilities. Covers personal care nursing skills, restorative services, mental health services, social needs and patient rights. Includes an introduction to anatomy and physiology. This course meets the Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements for eligibility to apply for Nursing Assistant 1 certification.

We are committed to hiring faculty with a student-centered approach to teaching. 

FACULTY COMMITMENTS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS:

1. Creating an inclusive classroom environment that is sensitive to and respectful of student diversity.

2. An interest in teaching across the curriculum and interdisciplinary collaboration.

3. Giving students access to learning where and when it supports their success (days, evenings, weekends; at all of our locations; as well as on-line).

4. A passion for pedagogy and commitment to continuous improvement.

5. Excitement about technology; already savvy or excited to learn.

6. Collaborative engagement outside of the classroom to improve institutional outcomes for our students and staff.

7. An entrepreneurial mindset and propensity to see what is possible.

8. Faculty ownership and leadership in the classroom, discipline, and College.

9. Collegiality and respect for everyone.

10. Excited about and committed to advancing OCCCs future: student success, ongoing accreditation, growth in access and programs, and a great place to work.

 Duties and Responsibilities  

Teaching and Student Success: 

• Instruct students using approved course outcome guides and accurate syllabi.
• Prepare instructional materials as needed. 
• Meet all assigned classes. 
• Apply the colleges values for teaching and learning. 
• Facilitate learning that applies to students' academic and career goals. 
• Meet the curricular needs of students at various learning levels. 
• Encourage mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment. 
• Provide effective teaching strategies in an environment that encourages student and instructor interaction. 
• Actively engage students in the learning process. 
• Encourage creative and critical thinking. 
• Evaluate and grade student progress and systematically assess the program using meaningful indicators to assure currency, improve teaching and learning strategies, and achieve stated student learning outcomes for all students, including underrepresented students and first-generation college students. 
• Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and scholastic progress.
• Assess the achievement of student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institutional level.

Professional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners. 
• Interact with students, staff, and administration in a professional manner. 
• Assure effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility. 
• Engage in a reasonable amount of student contact outside of instruction to respond to questions and to resolve course-related problems. 
• Complete required college trainings.  

Additionally, Part-time faculty are invited and encouraged to participate in professional development and other institutional work (such as attending department meetings, engaging in committee work, and advancing shared governance).   

Compliance 

• Comply with publi