Job no: 494182
Work type: Faculty - Part Time
Location: Leesville, LA
Categories: Nursing
College: SOWELA
Department: Academic Affairs
Sub department: School of Nursing & Allied Health
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies.
• Understands and adheres to policies and procedures contained in the SOWELA Technical Community College (STCC) Faculty Handbook.
• Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
• Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies:
o American Nurses Association
o Louisiana State Board of Nursing
o Nurses Code of Ethics
o Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
• Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities
o Teaching materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials)
o If applicable, teaching plans are organized and available for course presentation
o Course and clinical time organized to be accomplished in the allotted time
o Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed
o Attends class/clinical on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students
o Able to enhance clinical judgement for students through clear, concise instruction
o Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments
o Content expert in subject matter
o Promotes discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiative
o Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on performance, tests, and assignments
o Provides fair grading of student course/clinical work
o Oversees students’ clinical practice
Ensures clinical site will allow students to gain clinical experience for course content and enhance clinical judgment
Orients self and student to clinical facility policies and procedures
Evaluates student performance in the clinical setting
Participates in pre and post conference experiences
• Service to Students, Department, Division or College
o Maintains office hours as required
o Submits reports and performs required record-keeping functions in a timely and dependable manner.
o Professionally represents SOWELA in clinical institutions
• Professional Development Activities
o Attends conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities
o Participates in professional organizations
o Acts as a role model for nursing students
o Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships
Required Education:
• Must hold a Master’s degree in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing
Required Experience:
• Clinical nursing experience of two years in the concentration hired to teach (Medical-Surgical, Maternal Child, Pediatrics, Mental Health)
Required Licenses or Certifications:
• Must meet faculty qualifications through LSBN and clinical agencies
• Must maintain a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana or one of the Compact Member States
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.
Advertised: 23 Oct 2023 Central America Standard Time
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