Assistant Professor Nursing, Tenure Track Psychiatric Nursing

March 21, 2024

Department: Nursing

Employee Group: Faculty Association

Schedule: 30 Contact Hours/ Year

(Contact Hours may be spread over Fall, Winter and Summer Semesters based on departmental need)

Start Date: Fall 2024

Compensation: Consistent with https://www.grcc.edu/sites/default/files/docs/humanresources/2022-2025%20Faculty%20Association%20contract.docx.pdf (Page #109)

Benefits: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/benefits-insurance/medical-plans/new-hire-benefit-enrollment

Reports to: Associate Dean, School of Health Science

Posting Closes: Open Until Filled (Initial Review April 26, 2024)

SUMMARY

GRCC is seeking faculty who possess an interest in working with diverse student populations from a wide range of ages, ethnicities, national origins, and abilities; engage in and develop innovative teaching strategies; effectively assess student learning outcomes; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development; and provide service to our students, the college, and our community at large. NOTE: This role will teach courses (didactic and clinical experiences) with an emphasis on psychiatric nursing.

Faculty members are responsible to GRCC and to each other for the successful completion of departmental work as well as work associated with the School of Health Sciences and GRCC as a whole. In addition to the major position responsibilities, it is expected that faculty demonstrate outstanding communication skills, collaborate effectively, use personal initiative to overcome obstacles, and work efficiently to meet deadlines. In an environment where innovation is valued, each faculty member will take responsibility to perform their work in a manner consistent with both the letter and the spirit of GRCC values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach Practical and Associate Degree nursing courses comprised of both didactic and clinical/lab instruction in a variety of settings, that may include but are not limited to acute psychiatric settings. • Teach courses that encompass a variety of patient populations, and a range of nursing care including, but not limited to concepts surrounding mental health and wellbeing. • Maintain current standards of clinical practice and effectively prepare and orient to assigned clinical settings. • Work with colleagues to ensure consistent, evidence-based standards and instructional practices within each course. • Lead, advise, and support adjunct faculty to ensure consistent standards and instructional practices within each course. • Effectively assess, document, and advise students regarding their academic and clinical performance. • Demonstrate a commitment to the department and GRCC through active participation on departmental and college-wide committees and projects. • Incorporate technologies and instructional methods for enhanced teaching and learning to diverse groups of students. • Engage in on-going professional development to maintain expertise in the field and communicate outcomes with faculty and administration. • Maintain professional licensure. • Advise students on curriculum, academic programs, and employment/career goals. • Participate in departmental student academic advising plans. • Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities. • Contribute to the growth and development of the Program and the College by participating in academic • program review; curriculum development, evaluation and revision; committee membership; department and advisory committee meetings. • Analyze program, course, and student outcome data. • Communicate clearly with students, staff, faculty, and administration. • Assist the Nursing Program Director in the preparati