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Location: Lowell, MA Category: Full-time Faculty Posted On: Mon Oct 21 2024 Job Description:
Title: Assistant Professor - Practical Nursing, Medical/Surgical
Reports to: Senior Director of Nurse Education and Dean of Health
Date: October 21, 2024
General Summary:
The nursing faculty is a creative, knowledgeable, and flexible individual who provides classroom, simulation laboratory, and/or clinical instruction in medical surgical nursing for assigned courses in the nursing program. The faculty works with the program administrator and other faculty in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program and participates in college service as well as student advisement. The faculty is committed to inclusive excellence, equity, diversity, and continuous professional improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Classroom (didactic) instruction involves sessions which last up to three hours for a group of up to 32 students. This requires preparation of materials, standing, conducting lecture/discussion using a variety of instructional materials and technologies, and effective exam question development, administration, and evaluation of assessments using ExamSoft. This may include: ExamSoft training, submitting questions through ExamSoft, and tagging exam questions.
Laboratory instruction includes didactic presentations, demonstrations, use of simulation technology and working knowledge of providing student simulations, skill remediation, and evaluation of skill competence. Laboratory sessions are typically two to four hours for each session. Lab instruction may also include preparation of equipment and materials for labs as well as securing/putting away equipment after the conclusion of the lab.
Clinical instruction for a group of up to 8 students is provided in institutional or community settings one or two days per week depending on the clinical course. Clinical instruction involves selecting appropriate client assignments, supervising, and instructing students as they provide client care during the clinical day. Pre and post conferences are conducted each day. Clinical instruction includes ongoing and summative evaluation of student progress during the clinical experience. The instructor is typically on his/her feet and walking for most of the clinical day, which can be up to 8 hours long.
Collaborate with program faculty in planning, implementation, and evaluation of student experiences.
Collaborate with clinical agency personnel in planning and implementing student experiences.
Provide ongoing advising with assigned students for the purpose of course and program decisions.
Post and conduct office hours in his/her office space as required by Article XII of the MCCC Agreement.
Implement all nursing program policies as well as applicable college policies.
Plan, implement, and evaluate the program in compliance with appropriate regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
Participate fully in department, division, and college meetings.
Participate in college service as required by Article XII of the MCCC Agreement.
Maintain currency in nursing and nursing education through participation in continuing education.
Orient new part-time faculty to course and program requirements.
Fulfill terms of the faculty contract as set out in the Agreement between the Higher Education Coordinating Council and the Massachusetts Community College Council/Massachusetts Teachers Association. Association.
Other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing by date of hire.
Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing.
Minimum of two years of full-time experience in nursing or its equivalent, within the last five years.
Post-secondary clinical or classroom teaching experience in nursing.
Understanding of Practical Nursing scope of practice
Experience with equity-minded work and working with individuals of diverse identities such as socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and veterans, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.
Experience in collaborative work environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Nursing Education.
Experience working as a Practical Nurse
Demonstrated ability to provide a variety of alternative instructional methodologies and assessment strategies.
Understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college in higher education.
Knowledge of cultural competency skills framework.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Additional Information:
Please note, the faculty rank of Assistant Professor may be subject to change in accordance with Article XVII of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Salary Range: $72,338 is the starting salary for Column H under the MCCC 2024 Salary Grid for an Assistant Professor rank; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:
High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Location: Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed
Hours: 37.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire
