Classification:

Faculty

Campus:

Durango

Level:

Faculty

Division

Health Professions

Org. Number:

333298

Department:

Nursing-SCCC-Durango

Funding:

Reports To:

Nursing Program Director

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Purpose Statement:

This full-time nursing faculty position is assigned to the Southern Colorado Community College, east campus, located in Durango, Colorado. The position reports, on a day-to-day basis, to the Nursing Program Coordinator of the East Campus.  The faculty member works with the Pueblo Community College Nursing Program Director and the Dean of Health Professions to address curriculum requirements and other matters related to the department.

This individual is responsible for providing student instruction in accordance with approved curriculum guidelines, and maintaining required program standards for the Nursing Department. In addition, this individual works with the Coordinator, Program Director, Dean, and other Nursing Program faculty in establishing laboratory schedules, student advising, recruitment, and assists with assessment and evaluation of students, as well as other duties as assigned. General faculty responsibilities are identified in detail within the institution's Policy and Procedures Handbook.

Essential Functions:

Teaches courses as assigned within faculty workload guidelines including evening and weekend offerings.

Assists in the development and revision of curriculum and assists in the development of new course offerings and program expansion.

Assists in the revision and updating of all program syllabi, lectures, lab exercises/tests, and reviews and updates instructional materials, as appropriate.

Assists in program and student outcomes assessment.

Works cooperatively with other full-time faculty, adjunct instructors and assists in providing training and supervision within the department.

Assists in scheduling pre and post laboratory hours to demonstrate techniques, assist students in practice and perform “check-offs” as assigned skills and knowledge.

Serves as faculty advisor for students.

Responsible for providing the nursing programs with assistance in inventory control and the ordering of clinical and laboratory supplies in a manner conducive to promoting effective budget requests.

Participates in regional reports, activities, committees and assignments and participates and contributes to state coalition and state initiatives.

Participates in program promotional activities and maintains a work schedule agreed upon by the SCCC Coordinator and in concert with the faculty workload policy.

    Participates in regional/national self-studies/program reviews as required.

Follows guidelines of the PCC Faculty Evaluation and Compensation Plan.

Is responsible for adhering to all laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations that govern and affect the College. This includes the Fiscal Rules of the State of Colorado.

Other duties as assigned.

ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING & BACKGROUND CHECK

Education:

Degree:

Master’s

ALL DEGREES MUST BE EARNED FROM A REGIONALLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION

Field of Study:

Nursing

or currently enrolled, with satisfactory progress, in a regionally accredited Master of Science Nursing program.

Experience:

Other Qualifications

Must possess, or be eligible for Colorado Vocational Credential which requires two years of full-time nursing employment in the last five years..

    Commitment to working with a diverse population.

Willingness to attend required meetings, training sessions, or other related functions.

Willingness to work as a team member.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Active participation in community programs including civic, charity, or professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

ALL DEGREES MUST BE EARNED FROM A REGIONALLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION

Field of Study:

Experience:

Prefer clinical experience in psychiatric or obstetric nursing.

Prefer two years of teaching experience.

License/Certificate:

Must be able to obtain a current license to practice Nursing in the State of Colorado.

Released Date/Closing Date:

10/23/2009-until filled

Applications are due by 4:00 pm on the close date.  Applications received after the close date will not be accepted.  Post-marks will not be accepted.

Starting Salary Range:

Dependent upon position, education, experience and training

Application Process:

Submit a PCC application, resume, unofficial transcript, and letter of interest addressing qualifications to:  Human Resources, CC-139, email:  pccjobs@pueblocc.edu.   PCC applications may be accessed at www.pueblocc.edu/aboutus/employment/ .

This job description reflects Pueblo Community College’s best effort to describe the duties and qualifications of the job described.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.  This is not intended to be a contract.  Your signature indicates you have read the job description and understand the duties and qualifications of the job.