Nursing Services Instructor is responsible for identifying training needs and planning, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of staff development programs within an assigned area of responsibility. Coordinates in-service training, continuing education, orientation, competency reviews, and other related training functions. Being a Nursing Services Instructor ensures compliance with all State and Federal guidelines for in-service education and new employee orientation. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Nursing Services Instructor requires Registered Nurse (RN) License. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Nursing Services Instructor occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Nursing Services Instructor typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Our Nursing program is seeking a full-time, nine-month faculty member to provide high quality Nursing instruction through various methods of delivery, labs and clinical rotations.
At Hawkeye Community College, we believe the instructor matters. If you want to work at the higher level you need to learn from those who have been there. Today’s employers are looking for well-rounded individuals that have a variety of skills to meet the demands and expectations of today’s healthcare. Our Nursing program students build a strong foundation of skills and competencies needed to be successful in today’s fast-paced medical environment. Students are guided with support from our faculty which possess both the necessary academic credentials and industry experience within their respective disciplines.
Our Nursing program prepares students in a variety of settings including our on-site laboratory/clinical setting that is fully equipped to prepare them for patient care. This includes our multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-art simulation center complete with Pyxis station, Docucare EMR system, IV simulators, and eight basic and advanced interactive patient simulators including adult, pediatric, neonatal, and maternal models.
As a Nursing Instructor, your teaching assignments may include days and evenings, and various sites and formats (face-to-face, on-line) and has a typical teaching load of 15 credit hours per term. Instructional courses may include courses such as: didactic delivery, critical lab sessions, the use of SIM, and assigned clinical rotations.
Hawkeye Community College provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members. In addition to call for diversity and inclusion, the college is focused on providing well developed training opportunities in response to the current healthcare shortage. Our Nursing program has the ability to make a huge impact on its students and the community through our dedicated and experienced nursing team.
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
Employs various instructional modalities, methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
Supervises, recruits and advises students.
Maintains positive relationships with faculty, students, all divisions of the college as well as the program’s Advisory Committee, prospective employers, and the community.
Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with progression towards a Master’s degree in Nursing.
Minimum of three-years (3) of recent practical work experience in nursing
Registered Nurse with a current, unencumbered license in Iowa or Iowa eligible
Familiar in role as preceptor of nursing students
Knowledge of instruction in educational theory and techniques.
Demonstrated ability to use motivational skills and engage students in the learning process from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
Demonstrated ability and motivation to work with diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public) in a professional and personable manner.
Master’s Degree in Nursing or higher.
Minimum of three-years (3) of practical work experience
Minimum of two-years (2) serving as preceptor/faculty member
Skilled in specialty areas associated with nursing (Mental Health, ER, OR, Med Surg, etc.)
Current CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, and Mandatory Reporter certifications.
Community college experience
Anticipated schedule includes teaching approximately 5 classes per week. Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, or hybrid instruction.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office and classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Full time, nine-month faculty contractual position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement/remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Associate Master Agreement.
Current faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $47,374 through Step 20 as $62,616.
Complete an online application at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Describe your education and experience as it relates to this position.
Describe two or three things that make you uniquely qualified or particularly well-suited for this position.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Priority screening is set to begin on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
All application materials must be submitted by Tuesday, April 9, 2024 by 11:59 PM CST.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
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