FT Academic Professional - Teaching Clinician-Nursing

Job Summary

***An on-campus presence and traditional in-person instruction is required; there are little to no remote-work opportunities for this position. Teaching assignments will be primarily at clinical sites.*** Responsible for teaching students in a small group instructional setting utilizing clinical application of knowledge, techniques and skills; functioning as the principal source of instruction in the clinical/simulation/lab component of a course, but not as the faculty of record; responsible for the delivery of the clinical/simulation/lab content in accordance with student and patient needs and applicable standards; and assessment of applied clinical knowledge, techniques and skills. Work collaboratively with the Program Director and department colleagues to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi and accreditation standards. Duties include preparation of course materials, delivery of instruction to students (in the clinical, simulation, and lab setting), assessment and grading, and assisting students outside of class. Additional responsibilities may include participation in course assessment, department/program meetings, advisory board meetings, professional development activities, and other duties as needed. Under the direction of the Director, this position will assist with the training of adjunct nursing faculty and in the coordination of clinical, simulation, and lab schedules. Requirements include regularly scheduled office hours, participation in program/divisional teams, and in college-wide committees as requested. Work effectively with other faculty, administrators, and staff in a rapidly changing team environment. Support and contribute to diversity and student success initiatives. Remain current in subject area and teaching methodologies by incorporating relevant safety, quality, and evidenced-based practice recommendations. Some evenings and weekends may be required. This is a full-time teaching clinician position working 215 days/year. Depending upon program needs and the candidate’s qualifications, work will primarily take place on LCC’s downtown Lansing campus and clinical sites, with the possibility of assignments at other LCC campuses and partnering facilities. An on-campus presence and traditional in-person instruction is required; there are little to no remote-work opportunities for this position. Faculty must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy. *Regular on campus presence is expected for **all** LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.* *LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan.* *Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.*

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) (or higher) from a regionally accredited college or university. Current unrestricted State of Michigan Registered Nurse License; certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. Current BLS Certification; certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. Demonstrated Medical-Surgical Nursing experience. Significant clinical teaching experience at the college level in Nursing. IMPORTANT: If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution of higher learning where either a degree has been conferred or coursework completed are required documents that must be submitted as part of the online application process. Applicants with foreign education credentials (i.e. earned degree and related to this position) must contact a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) credential evaluation services (www.naces.org) and request an academic transcript evaluation. Three of NACES member credential evaluation services are: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://www.ece.org/) ; World Education Services, Inc.(https://www.wes.org/) ; International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (https://ierf.org/). The credential evaluation must be submitted with the application materials. REMEMBER: If an educational degree is required for this position, applications lacking these required documents will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years of clinical teaching experience at the college level in Nursing. Masters of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) with a focus towards nursing education. Nursing experience in a variety of settings including but not limited to: LTR, ICU, ER, PEDS, OB, PSYCH, Community. Course management system (Desire2learn) experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including email and electronic calendars.