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Practical Nursing Instructor

Practical Nursing Instructor

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Prepare for and teach assigned classes; provide formal instruction.
  • Facilitate student learning, provided effective instruction and evaluate student progress.
  • Develop, revise and deliver course curriculum and syllabus.
  • Remain current in academic or program discipline, including maintain licensure, certification or continuing education requirements.
  • Utilize the Library, the LIRN library system, and the Learning Resource Center.
  • Receive profession development training and stay current in technology to promote student learning.
  • Keep records of grades and attendance and submit them to designated offices.
  • Utilize curriculum as directed, while providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
  • Providing all necessary documentation for grades, student outcomes and successful program completion.
  • Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum and revisions, standards and policies.
  • Provide and maintain course documentation for all students to support student assessment.
  • Submit early alert forms, grades and attendance in a timely manner.
  • Maintain organization of curricular materials, handouts, classroom equipment, etc.
  • Participate in Professional Development activities, conferences, faculty meetings and other additional education.
  • Serve on any appointed committees.
  • Arrange guest speakers and field trips.
  • Present materials in a clear and organized manner.
  • Maintain and distribute a course syllabus and course outline that is consistent with the school catalog.
  • Attend meetings or activities pertinent to faculty responsibilities and assignments.
  • Use media aids, white boards, and other resources as appropriate for teaching.
  • Begin and end classes on time. Resume punctually after break time. Provide instruction for the entire class period.
  • Keep reading from the book at a minimum and not used as a teaching tool.
  • Remain in the classroom during student instructional time.
  • Remain in the laboratory at all times when students are present.
  • Communicate with students and staff in a professional manner.
  • Abide by policies and procedures outlined in employee and faculty handbooks.
  • Provide a positive image for the school, serving as a role model to students, while maintaining professional distance and objectivity.
  • Notify Lead Instructor/Program Director of concerns, issues, or materials needed to fulfill job duties.
  • Provide students with course grades periodically throughout the quarter, grading must be done in a timely fashion.
  • Be sensitive to students who have special needs.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a command of theory and practice, contemporary knowledge, and continuing study in their field.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Education.
  • Instructors teaching technical and occupationally related courses in either non-degree or occupational associate degree programs must have a minimum of three (3) years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught.
  • Instructors teaching applied general education courses in an occupational associate degree program must have a Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate coursework and preparation it the subject area(s) taught or eight (8) years of related practical work experience and college-level coursework in the subject area(s) taught.
  • Instructors teaching applied general education courses in a non-degree program must have three (3) years prior relevant work experience in college-level coursework in the subject area(s) taught or an appropriate mix thereof that aligns with the curriculum content being taught.
  • Instructors teaching other courses (i.e. professional development, student success, etc.) must be appropriately qualified based upon the type pf course content offered and upon criteria established by the school that relies upon necessary experience and/or educational background requirements.
  • Certification or licensure and/or additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations required.
  • Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
  • Ability to organize, problem solve, handle multiple tasks, and function as a team member within established school, state, federal, and accrediting agency regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Candidates are required to submit resume and copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned within their application.
  • Satisfactory completion of background check may be required.

Please submit your resume to: malbert@penncommercial.edu

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