POSITION SUMMARY

Effectively teach courses in traditional, blended, and online formats. Assess student learning, develop curriculum, serve as course coordinator for assigned courses, advise students, and complete other assignments that enable the department to achieve its purposes and advance the mission of Marion Technical College (the "College").

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Respond to inquiries from students, College employees, and customers while maintaining standards of confidentiality and privacy, in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the College, FERPA, HIPAA, student records, and any other protected documentation.
Teach technical courses in accordance with course objectives, the established syllabus, the schedule of classes, and other College and program requirements in a classroom/laboratory/clinical setting over the course of an academic year. Participate in on-going evaluation and continuous improvement of curricula and course content; evaluate student learning and outcomes.
Demonstrate ability to network and promote programs within the nursing community, develop clinical education relationships, and possess exceptional organizational skills to manage and continue development of the program.
Monitor clinical activities on behalf of the academic program and in coordination with academic and clinical faculty. Report and update any issues to proper department administration. Actively engage clinical instructors in clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment.
Assess clinical education needs, and patient and client teaching needs, utilizing a variety of methods. Supervise students' laboratory, classroom, and clinical work. Complete student clinical evaluations as required for each term.
Evaluate students’ performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to assess and improve learning. Determine ability to integrate classroom and clinical learning experiences to progress within the course of study.
Serve as faculty with academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. Demonstrate competence in clinical education, teaching, assessment of learning, and curriculum development. Demonstrate expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity in teaching which produces an environment where learning and self-improvement occur.
Provide all forms of instruction to meet objectives and student learning needs corresponding to the level and content of the courses being taught. Prepare and update assigned course syllabi on a regular basis. Maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, etc. Make periodic reviews of literature and implement supplemental teaching aids.
Serve as course coordinator for courses as assigned. Coordinate and provide curricular materials to assigned adjunct faculty. Effectively communicate and organize curricular materials with adjunct faculty members. Prepare course materials including teaching notes, handouts, quizzes, exams and any other supplemental teaching materials. Prepare activities for the student laboratory experience, in accordance with course syllabi. Mentor adjunct faculty.
Participate in accreditation activities through Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Ohio Board of Nursing, and other accrediting bodies. Assist with program assessment measures, analysis of results and implementation of results.
Participate in the Strategic Planning Process with the nursing department and the College. Utilize the process model of assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the nursing technology to provide quality and continuous improvement and updating in the nursing curriculum. Work with peer faculty in assessment and continuous improvement of program curricula and courses, including course updating, development, and elimination.
Advise and assist students with scheduling and registration for successful course degree completion. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues. Assist students with registration.
Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and develop faculty instructional schedules in accordance with College policy.
Work with College faculty and administration in seeking and writing grant applications that provide funds for course and program development and enhancement, equipment, and other areas assigned.
Meet instructional classroom schedules at the facility and off-campus clinical sites, as needed. Teach lecture, clinical component, and/or laboratory courses and operate laboratory equipment.
Establish and monitor safety practices within the classroom, laboratory, and at clinical sites. Prepare activities for the student laboratory experience as assigned and in accordance with course syllabi.
Engage in the assessment of community and regional educational needs and assist the department in meeting those needs consistent with the College mission and department purposes. Recruit and mentor adjunct faculty, as assigned; willingness to supervise Teaching Assistants.