Instructor - Nursing jobs in Modesto, CA

POSITION SUMMARY

The VN Theory Instructor reports directly to the Director of Nursing with an indirect reporting relationship to the Director of Campus Operations. He/she will be responsible for teaching all class materials as outlined in the syllabus; meet program and course objectives; and follow program approved curriculum for VN Instruction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or online in telecommunications courses and in immediate preparation for them;
• Maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials;
• Conferring with students on course materials;
• Directing individual and group studies and practical;
• Reviewing written or online examinations and papers;
• Evaluating presentations; and supervising independent study projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare courses in accordance with published faculty workload guidelines and departmental requirements
• Prepare and distribute course syllabi according to university and departmental requirements
• Grade all assignments, quizzes, projects, and/or exams as described in the course syllabi
• Meet with students (in person or virtual) as related to instructional activity
• Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly
• Participate in the assessment activities of the Department as directed
• Administrative responsibilities include writing syllabi, grading course work, submitting final grades.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• RN with Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of three years’ experience or LVN with a minimum of six years’ experience.
• Current California Nursing License and current CPR/BLS card.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics; leads through open, honest communication; makes decisions with the high ethical standards of the institution in mind.
• Disciplined yet dynamic; able to focus on quality outcomes across short time scales and adapt quickly to change as necessary.
• Results-oriented.
• Strong student-centered focus; commitment to student satisfaction and success.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines appropriately.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels; able to communicate ideas and expectations clearly and concisely.