Assistant Professor - Nursing
Kankakee Community College is nestled on the banks of the Kankakee River, 60 miles south of Chicago. The college serves approximately 4,200 credit students each semester and is dedicated to the mission of enhancing quality of life through learning. Though KCC is located in a growing tri-city metropolitan area, the college serves a largely rural district.
Provides instruction and assesses student learning in a variety of nursing and other related courses; collaborates with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum, serves on college committees, and performs other duties appropriate for a faculty member as assigned; is dedicated to the learning college concepts and develops programs and facilitates activities that promote student success and lifelong learning. This position includes clinical and theory teaching instruction in Fundamentals and Medical –Surgical Nursing in the day and evening programs.
Essential Responsibilities:
A. Provide instruction and assess student learning within their program area.
B. Select and review educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of competencies related to each course taught.
C. Prepare current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.
D. Collaborate with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.
E. Advise, counsel and assist students enrolled in their program in accomplishing their course and program goals.
F. Meet classes as scheduled by the college and maintains office hours as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
G. Evaluate student performance, including maintaining and providing tenth day and midterm attendance in addition to grade records for each class.
H. Remain current with content, technology and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.
I. Assess student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the faculty Assessment Committee.
J. Participate in curriculum and course development.
K. Attend division and faculty meetings and communicate regularly with the division chairperson regarding instructional concerns.
L. Function as an academic advisor for students enrolled in their division and assist in the advisement and scheduling process during in-service week.
M. Participate in faculty evaluation and in service development activities.
N. Work in a collaborative manner and respond to phone and email requests promptly.
O. Assist the Division Chair in the recruitment and selection of part time instructors.
P. Assist the Division Chair in the selection of clinical facilities.
Q. Provide clinical facilities with appropriate course materials.
R. Provide course materials and assistance to part time instructors as requested by the Division Chair.
S. Serve on college committees as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
T. Assist in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.
U. Follow the policies and procedures of the college as stated in the Faculty Handbook and the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
V. Represent and interpret the program informally at available opportunities such as high school visits, community gatherings, etc.
W. Attend the commencement program.
Other Responsibilities:
A. Performs other duties as required or assigned by the program director.
B. Responds to the functions of the position in an environmental setting which might include cold, heat, odor, dampness, dirt, fumes, dust, oil, grease, noise, or vibration on a frequent basis. Appropriate protective devices are available as required.
Educational and Experiential Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
A. Associate Degree Nursing Program Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing and a current Illinois RN license required.
Practical Nursing Program Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing and a current Illinois RN license required.
Nursing Assistant Program Registered nurse with a current Illinois license who meets one of the following required:
a. at least one semester of formal teaching experience or
b. verification of attendance at the IDPH Train the Trainer workshop or
c. completion of a workshop in Alzheimer’s disease and IDPH Manual Skills Workshop.
B. Minimum of two years recent acute care clinical experience in nursing required.
C. Medical and surgical care experience is preferred. Past experience in mental health nursing care preferred.
D. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; community college teaching experience preferred.
E. Qualified candidate must have strong reading, writing, communication, and computation skills as well as be computer literate.
