Pediatric Nursing Faculty - 10 month - La Plata

Tracking CodeFY19-70 Job Description

Located in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area between the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) serves a culturally and geographically diverse region. Founded in 1957, CSM was named in 2015 as one of the top 150 colleges by the Aspen Institute Prize for Community College Excellence, boasts strong transfer and workforce programs, and is a multi-year recipient of the Workplace Excellence Award.

The College of Southern Maryland is currently seeking a 10 month pediatric nursing faculty member who meets the following educational, experiential and certification requirements:

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Two years full-time teaching experience or four years teaching as adjunct faculty member at the college level preferred
• Five years clinical practice in pediatric nursing
• Registered nurse (RN) in Maryland, or ability to obtain Maryland RN license

The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities to promote student-centered learning. The faculty member is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on the campus(es) or center to which the faculty member is assigned. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, holding office hours, serving on various committees, and participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations. A faculty member performs all other duties as directed by the Division Chair, Vice President of Academic Affairs, or the President or designee.

The faculty member will teach 15 credits per semester; 30_ credits per 10 month contract period. The faculty member will schedule, publish, and hold 5 office hours per week during the academic year, including fall and spring semesters. The faculty member will participate in professional development opportunities and perform professional service hours based on faculty placement in rank, as set forth in the Faculty Handbook.

Primary areas of teaching responsibility include: Pediatric Nursing in classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this faculty member may coordinate various aspects of the College of Southern Maryland’s nursing courses, including such activities as mentoring, observing, and evaluating adjunct faculty, and fielding student feedback with regard to division course and program questions and concerns. Other responsibilities may include acting as a liaison to various clinical facilities, coordination of clinical experiences, management of student background and health data, and contributions to student learning outcomes assessment processes.

Required Skills

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Two years full-time teaching experience or four years teaching as adjunct faculty member at the college level preferred
• Five years clinical practice in pediatric nursing
• Registered nurse (RN) in Maryland, or ability to obtain Maryland RN license

Job Location La Plata, Maryland, United StatesDepartmentHealth Sciences Division (HEA)Hiring ManagerEileen AbelPosition TypeFull-Time/RegularSalary TypeAnnually