Nursing Services Instructor jobs in Cheyenne, WY

Overview

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

A copy of official or unofficial transcripts are required for this position. You can upload transcripts in your applicant profile. A cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position is required. You can upload a cover letter when you create an applicant profile.

• This is a Faculty A, 9-month, 168 duty day position. 
• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled. 
• Tentative Start Date: Fall/2024.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty A, 8 level position. Starting salary range: $70,581.00 - $82,344.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 – 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
• Two Paid Personal Days
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid
• Paid Sick Leave
• Onsite Childcare Center
• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Summary: 

Core responsibilities of this position include:

The Interim Instructor, Nursing position is position responsible for instruction and development of curriculum in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness department. As a member of the Nursing team, this position will work closely with the other faculty to build a robust curriculum for our students. 

Full-time faculty are offered provisional status upon employment. Full participation in the Faculty Academy is expected throughout the provisional period; faculty are eligible to apply for continuing contract status in their fourth year of full-time employment at LCCC. All LCCC faculty are supported by the Faculty Academy within the Center for Excellence in Teaching.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

For information about Cheyenne http://lccc.wy.edu/about/welcome.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions: – this position is Exempt, i.e., is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

Teaching and Learning

Employing student-centered teaching practices coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials to maximize student engagement and success.

Competency-Based Design

Applying competency-based design to the development of curriculum. Engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.

Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom

Supporting different perspectives and engaging the diversity of students in the classroom toward educational and democratic ends.

Professionalism and ReflectionServing the institution by collaborating and actively reflecting on responsibilities to positively contribute to one’s discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

All LCCC faculty are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the competency areas appropriate to their faculty level as defined in the College’s Administrative Procedure 2.17.1P. In addition, requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include.

• Maintain professional knowledge
• Work in an environment of collaboration
• Teach course content that is consistent with the official course outline of record
• Read and interpret instructions in oral, written, or diagrammatical form, and effectively and professionally execute the essential functions of this position.

Physical/Mental Demands: 

• The essential functions of this position require the ability to work in a medical setting with potential exposure to bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens; Personal Protective Equipment and safety procedures must be utilized as required.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; etc., and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required including long workdays, evenings, and weekends as needed
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to perform essential position functions. Lifts exceeding 50 pounds require a team lift technique.
• Able to manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment with speed, dexterity, and exceptional hand-eye coordination.
• Able to function in an environment with substantial latex and/or nitrile material exposure and without an allergic reaction.

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Master of Science degree in Nursing and/or Nursing Education from a regionally accredited institution (MS, MSN) - OR - Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution and the ability to complete a Master of Science degree in Nursing and/or Nursing Education from a regionally accredited institution (MS, MSN) within 4 years of hire date. If the faculty member does not hold a Master of Science Degree at hiring, then they should submit a plan within the first semester showing how they will complete the Master of Science degree in the four years of being hired.
• Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse clinical experience.
• License/Certification: Current, unencumbered, NLC multi-state compact nursing license that includes the state of Wyoming or an active Wyoming license or the ability to obtain a Wyoming license. For more information regarding licensure visit: http://www.nursecompact.com/

All LCCC Faculty are required to meet the minimum faculty qualifications as defined within the College’s Administrative Procedure 2.7P. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing Education, Education, or a closely related field of study from a regionally accredited institution
• Experience with web-based learning management systems
• Two or more years of college-level teaching experience
• Two or more years of work experience in an applied field

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and employment environment. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic or other programs or in the context of employment.

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