Full-time tenure track faculty position in Associate Degree Nursing

BARGAINING UNIT/NON-UNIT: MCCC/MTA

ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY RANGE: Rank: Assistant Professor. Salary range is $70,271 - $84,665. Actual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with the MCCC collective bargaining agreement provisions and candidates are therefore advised that it is unlikely the offered salary will be at or near the top of the range.

THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM:

The Associate Degree Nursing program, situated within the Nursing and Sciences grouping, operates under the direct supervision of the Dean of Nursing. The dedicated team consists of seven full-time faculty members, supported by seven to eight clinical adjunct instructors and a full-time administrative assistant who also extends their assistance to the Practical Nursing Program. Our nursing faculty members are wholly committed to equipping students with the necessary technical, problem-solving, and applied skills to excel in today's ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Throughout all four semesters, students partake in service learning experiences, engage in high fidelity patient simulation as part of the skills curriculum, and benefit from web-based enhancements within their courses. Notably, graduates from GCC's nursing program consistently surpass national NCLEX pass rates for both ADN and BSN programs. Our student body is diverse, comprising licensed practical nurses and individuals with advanced degrees from various disciplines. To enrich student learning and skill development, we employ a multitude of technological platforms.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Provides classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction in Associate Degree Nursing program, including Fundamentals of Nursing, Family Nursing (obstetrical nursing or pediatric nursing), and other content as assigned. Provides academic advisement for approximately 18 ADN and Nursing Intent students; maintains regular office hours; serves on committees as elected or appointed; attends regularly scheduled department, division and college meetings; and performs other duties as assigned. Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of nursing curriculum, in drafting of course delivery schedules, and in ongoing curriculum development. Contributes to accreditation, program, and course report activities.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teaches nursing courses in the appropriate content areas;
• Directs and teaches students in college classrooms, on-campus skills and simulation lab, and clinical cooperating agencies;
• Evaluates student achievement in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings;
• Provides support and guidance to part-time instructors working with assigned courses and agencies;
• Counsels nursing students in relation to achievement of program objectives, time management, and retention strategies and documents all interactions with students;
• Contributes to the development of nursing program policies, procedures, and nursing education opportunities
• Assists with coordination service learning programs;
• Identifies and supports students in clinical and academic situations, and refers students to appropriate campus resources;
• Assists students in the development of a thorough understanding of the nurse's role in contemporary nursing practice;
• Demonstrates professional role modeling for nursing students and encourages them to pursue higher levels of nursing education;
• Develops and reviews the educational philosophy, purposes and objectives of the program;
• Organizes, develops and evaluates the nursing curriculum;
• Makes recommendations regarding deployment of personnel and uses of facilities essential to meeting objectives;
• Develops specific criteria and related methods for the evaluation of student achievement of program and course objectives;
• Serves on college committees as elected and/or assigned;
• Contributes to a positive, respectful, and collaborative learning and work environment;
• Contributes to program, assessment activities including accreditation, the systematic evaluation plan, and year-end reporting;
• Participates in team and program meetings and college-wide meetings;
• Maintains records and reports in accordance with established program policies;
• Maintains scheduled office hours in accordance with college policy;
• Maintains collegial relationships with the staff and administration of affiliating clinical facilities;
• Participates in ongoing professional study and education;
• Maintains current professional liability insurance;
• Maintains current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (and Vermont as indicated); and
• Completes required immunizations, titers, screenings, and site-specific education to maintain compliance with specific clinical site standards.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE*:

• Possess an earned Master of Science Degree in Nursing;
• Eligibility for RN licensure in Massachusetts (and/or Vermont as needed);
• Minimum of two years full-time clinical experience in nursing, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence;
• Current American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification;
• Current malpractice insurance;
• Instructional experience in the college or clinical setting;
• Experience with technology in student learning situations, including nursing-specific technology and platforms to enhance student learning;
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting cultural competency and diversity within the curriculum and the profession with record of performance that demonstrates respect for diversity, equity and inclusion; and
• Proficiency in oral and written communication, including basic computer skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph. D. in nursing, nursing education, DNP or related field;
• Demonstrated community college teaching experience, preferably classroom teaching experience;
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum and course design and evaluation of program outcomes;
• Demonstrated community nursing experience and knowledge of holistic health practices;
• Demonstrated experience in various practice settings across the wellness-illness continuum; or with diverse populations;
• Demonstrated experience, or knowledge, of high fidelity patient simulation and other modes of technology; and
• Specialty Certification in Medical Surgical, Pediatric, Obstetrical, Psychiatric, Public Health, or Intensive Care Nursing; or Nursing Education; or Simulation for Nursing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Applicants selected for an interview will be required to present a teaching demonstration to an audience that may include students.
• Some candidates may be asked to submit evidence of expertise in nursing process, learning objective development, and evaluation strategies. (Please do not submit these materials unless specifically asked to do so.)

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Greenfield Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, GCC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer by contacting Human Resources by email at humanresources@gcc.mass.edu or by phone at 413-775-1313

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT NOTICE:

Greenfield Community College's Annual Security Report is available online at www.gcc.mass.edu/webdocs/safety/GCC-Annual-Security-Report.pdf

The report contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years for certain locations associated with the College as well as other campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention; campus safety authority; crime reporting polices; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications), programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Public Safety Office at One College Drive, Greenfield, MA 01301 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 413-775-1212.

***Greenfield Community College is proud to value diversity in our community of faculty, staff and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. **

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