Nursing - RN Instructor

$64,000 - $189,280/Yr

Southwestern Community College - Sylva, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Sylva, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Nursing - RN Instructor position at Southwestern Community College involves providing instructional services to nursing students in both classroom and clinical settings. This full-time, exempt role requires the instructor to prepare and teach courses, maintain accurate records, and participate in curriculum development and student recruitment. The position is structured for a 9-month academic year with an additional summer session, emphasizing professional development and effective student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach assigned courses in accordance with course outlines and published course schedule
• Maintain accurate records for each course taught
• Prepare, review, and update course outlines on a regular basis
• Recommend and assist with curriculum revisions as necessary
• Assist in student recruitment, advising, and retention
• Serve on college standing committees and attend meetings
• Participate in curriculum advisory committee meetings, if applicable
• Assist in selection and ordering of equipment, supplies, and textbooks
• Participate in college events and activities
• Attend college commencements
• Cooperate in scheduled student evaluations of instructor and course
• Keep regular posted office hours in accordance with college policy
• Submit all college reports in an accurate timely fashion
• Attend instructor and departmental meetings as scheduled
• Be responsible for professional development and maintaining professional competence
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others
• Provide advising and registration services to students
• Perform clinical education duties as assigned
• Assign and grade clinical education assignments and paperwork
• Serve as clinical coordinator when needed
• Assist in the selection and interviewing of new nursing cohort annually
• Be available to teach a 4-week summer course in addition to the regular curriculum

Requirements

• BSN with commitment to obtain MSN within 3 years
• 4 years clinical experience required
• Unencumbered North Carolina RN License
• Valid NC Drivers' License

Nice-to-haves

• MSN
• Community college teaching experience preferred

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Participation in college events and activities