POSITION VACANCY

“MCCC/MTA UNIT”

DATE: 3/23/09

POSITION:                             

Nursing Faculty

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:      

Reports to the Assistant Dean of the Health Careers Division

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Nursing Faculty is a creative and knowledgeable individual who provides classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in acute medical-surgical nursing for assigned courses in the Nursing program that serves a diverse student body and community. The faculty works with the program administrator and other faculty in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program; participates in college service and student advisement. The faculty is committed to inclusive excellence and diversity, and continuous professional improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·       Provide classroom instruction for sessions which last up to three hours.  This normally requires preparation of materials, standing, conducting lecture/discussion, for a group of up to 36 students, using a variety of instructional materials and technologies.  Didactic instruction also includes exam preparation, proctoring, correcting, grading and posting of exam grades.

·       Provide laboratory instruction which includes didactic presentations, demonstrations, skill remediation and evaluation of skill competence.  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.

·       Provide clinical instruction for a group of up to 8 students in institutional or community settings two days per week.  Clinical instruction involves selecting appropriate client assignments, supervising and instructing students as they provide direct client care during the six hour 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 six hour day.

·       Post and conduct office hours in his/her office space as required by Article XII of the MCCC Agreement.

·       Attend department, division and college meetings.

·       Participate in college service as required by Article XII of the MCCC Agreement.

·       Meet with assigned advisees at least once per semester for the purpose of course and program advisement.

·       Maintain currency in nursing and nursing education through participation in continuing education.

·       Implement all nursing program policies as well as applicable college policies.

·       Collaborate with adjunct faculty in planning, implementation and evaluation of student experiences.

·       Collaborate with agency personnel in planning and implementing student experiences.

·       Orient new adjunct faculty to course and program requirements.

·       Plan, implement and evaluate the program of learning in compliance with appropriate regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing, Master’s Degree in Nursing.  Minimum of two years full-time experience in nursing, or its equivalent, within the last five years at date of hire.  Evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction within the last five years.  Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues in a collaborative relationship. Willingness to work well with and sensitivity to students, faculty and staff of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities; and an understanding and commitment to the role of the community college in higher education. Willingness to investigate and provide alternative instructional methodologies and assessment strategies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

College level teaching experience in nursing with AD level teaching experience preferred.  Experience with the use of technology in teaching.  Demonstrated ability to provide a variety of alternative instructional methodologies and assessment strategies.  Demonstrated ability to work well with and sensitivity to students, faculty and staff of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.  Openness to Web-based curriculum development. 

STARTING DATE:   

Fall Semester, September, 2009  

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   

Application review will begin on May 1, 2009 and will continue until filled.

SALARY:                

Anticipated salary is $38,464 - $92,555  per year plus fringe benefits. Actual salary will be determined in accordance with the classification system of the MCCCC/MTA  Agreement commensurate with education and experience.

TO APPLY - SEND LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Ms. Julie Kelley, Staff Assistant, HR 

MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

591 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730

Email:  kelleyj@middlesex.mass.edu

Middlesex Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, qualified disability or veteran status in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1967, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151 B.