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Job Title 9 month Teaching Faculty - Nursing Department Nursing and Surgical Technologies-Nursing Posting Number 02944P Location Springfield, VA: 22150 Full or Part Time Full Time Position End Date (if temporary) Required Travel Relocation Covered Salary Range Position Summary Information

Basic Function

The primary responsibility of a faculty member in the Virginia Community College System shall be to provide quality instruction for the students. The College Division of Nursing is currently seeking applications for a faculty position with strong expertise in pediatric nursing. Faculty responsibilities include planning, teaching and evaluating primarily pediatric face-to-face theory, lab, and clinical courses.

Duties and Responsibilities

The purpose of the position is to provide nursing instruction to nursing students. This position must meet the instruction standard of the ACEN for qualified master’s prepared experienced registered nurse for teaching campus and clinical labs and didactic. Full-time teaching faculty are responsible for teaching various courses in the designated discipline/field of study. Courses are offered in traditional, and hybrid, environments. All faculty members must be available to teach assigned day, evening and/or weekend classes. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisers, conduct required office hours, student conferences, serve on assigned division/campus/college committees and participate in curriculum development. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, the ability to work in a collegiate manner with a highly diverse faculty, staff and student population and the ability to teach in an urban community college setting. Candidates for all positions are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the effective use of instructional technology, including learning management systems like Blackboard.This faculty position will be accountable for teaching courses in pediatrics nursing, health assessment, foundations, , for pre-licensure nursing students. The position also involve the direct supervision of students in pediatric clinical settings, as well as foundations. The major emphasis shall be on good teaching by working with students in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help the student develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to become a safe beginning clinical nurse.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in nursing; Unencumbered Virginia license as a registered nurse; A minimum of 2 years of FT equivalent related experience that includes clinical experience in pediatrics and teaching (didactic) experience in a college or university setting; current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers, and all immunizations are up to date.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in nursing; Significant experience teaching/supervising ADN nursing students in a clinical setting. Significant academic experience in such areas as classroom teaching, online teaching and/or curriculum development in a community college setting.Current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers, and all immunizations are up to date.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to teach pediatric nursing concepts in classroom, campus lab and clinical agencies; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Competent in the use of a computer, Power Point, Word, E-mail; and blackboard platform. Excellent organizational skills .Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, the ability to work in a collegiate manner with a highly diverse faculty, staff and student population and the ability to teach in an urban community college setting. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the effective use of instructional technology, including learning management systems like Blackboard. Ability to provide direct supervision of students in pediatric clinical settings, as well as foundations.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Posting Detail Information

Open Date 01/07/2019 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Background Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background
investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of
education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as
I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s
Statement of Economic Interest.

Additional Information Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master's Degree in Nursing?
   • yes
   • no
2. * Do you have an unencumbered Virginia RN Nursing License?
   • Yes
   • no
3. * Do you have a current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a minimum of 2 years experience that includes clinical experience in pediatrics and teaching (didactic) in a college or university setting?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 2
2. Unofficial Transcript 3