INSTRUCTOR - NURSING

GENERAL SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation (instruction), and evaluation of assigned course(s). Supervises and evaluates performance of students and adjunct faculty.  Acts as advisor and role model for students in the nursing program.  Advises pre-nursing students.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and clinical performance and provide them to administration when appropriate.
• Act as mentor and role model for students in classroom and clinical arenas.
• The instructional load, which is 15 credit hours per semester, may consist of day and night classes or distance learning.
• This person will also be expected to maintain regular office hours.
• Developing and updating course materials and curriculum in conjunction with the nursing faculty, advisory committee representatives, general education faculty and technical program faculty will be an essential job function.
• Assume daily responsibility of housekeeping and maintenance of classrooms and laboratories.
• Willingly provide tours for prospective students, parents and other campus visitors.
• Routinely attend and participate in special events, e.g. graduation, student extra-curricular activities, advisory committee meetings, student move-in day, employee recognition functions, student club activities, field trips, etc.
• Willingly spend the time necessary to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Maintain up-to-date course outlines, objectives, assignments and tests.
• Serve on appropriate curriculum committees. Participate in Nursing Faculty Organization meetings on a regular basis to promote continuity between courses, communication among faculty, and to insure program's growth and development.
• Willingly participate in both unit and institution-wide student persistence efforts.
  Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with industry representatives and partners.
• Design interactive, engaging, technology-enriched and applications-focused student learning experiences.
• Participate fully in the academic assessment of student learning in alignment with the expectations of accreditation and governing entities.
• Willingly assist with the wide array of OSUIT’s student recruitment strategies.
• Represent the School and University in appropriate professional and community organizations and related activities.
• Fulfill other responsibilities to meet the needs of the School or OSUIT.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university is required. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with Master’s degree in progress will be considered with commitment to complete if hired.
• Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Evidence of current practice with a minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent practice as a Registered nurse in a clinical setting.
• Maternal Child and/or Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Teaching experience in Higher Education preferred.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse constituencies. 
• Familiarity with guidelines for accreditation by Oklahoma Board of Nursing and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is desirable.
• Ability to plan, organize and fulfill complex initiatives.
• Computer skills to include electronic communications, word processing, and the ability to use specific software associated with the position are necessary.
• Ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility and judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with and promote diverse populations.
• Superior interpersonal skills—including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.
• Must exhibit characteristics of a team player, willing to take initiative and assume responsibility. 
• Ability to foster and support innovation and excellence. 
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Must hold a valid, current, unrestricted Nursing License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma. 
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Travel required.
• Normal classroom physical environment; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.