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Roxbury Community College

Nursing Faculty, Fundamentals & Medical Surgical - Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Community College, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Location:

Boston, MA

Category:

Full Time Faculty

Posted On:

Mon Mar 11 2024

Job Description:Title:

Nursing Faculty, Fundamentals & Medical SurgicalUnit:

Full TimeMCCCDepartment:

NursingReports To:

Reports to the Deanof NursingDate:

March 2024(Re-Opened April 16, 2024)Roxbury Community College Department of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position. Primarily responsible for instructional preparation and teaching of nursing courses offered at the associate degree nursing level in the classroom, clinical and laboratory settings. The faculty member is responsible for developing educational and evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy and framework of the Department and in accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Nursing Registration and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

The faculty member participates in the review and evaluation of nursing courses and in the evaluation of student performance. The faculty memberparticipates in departmental, division and college- related committees and activities.

Each faculty member is responsible for maintaining current R.N. licensure and expertise in nursing and teaching specialty

.Essential functions:Develops instructional material consistent with course objectives.Collaborates with faculty colleagues to develop, support and implement the philosophy, conceptual framework, objectives and policies of the Department.Actively participates in curriculum development, course refinement and program evaluation.Actively participates in departmental committees.Accepts responsibility of delegated assignments.Demonstrates effective working relationships with individuals and groups.Keeps educational records as required.Effectively teaches in the classroom, lab and clinical area in the areas of Maternal Child Health.Demonstrates computer skills for patient care and for educational and office requirements.Uses strong organizational skills to manage and teach in the classroom, nursing skills lab and the clinical setting.Prepares for class, lab and clinical according to the needs of the program. This may include preparing clinical assignments at the clinical facility one-day in advance and communicating this information to students.Coordinate courses including lab and clinical components.Work with adjunct faculty to ensure the best learning experiences for students.Utilize a variety of appropriate teaching strategies to promote students' critical thinking skills.Use simulations and computer technologies in the classroom and lab.Comply with the duties as stipulated in the Massachusetts Community College Council Collective Bargaining Agreement.Teaches in both the day and evening option as assigned.Curriculum Responsibilities

:Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate instructional materials in assigned areas of classroom, nursing laboratory and clinical teaching.Assesses classroom, nursing laboratory and/or clinical student performance using outcomes based criteria.Utilizes a variety of appropriate teaching strategies including technology to correlate and enhance classroom and clinical teaching.Identifies the learning needs of individual students and seek experiences to meet these needs.Evaluates student's progress against established criteria.Assists students in their own self-evaluation.Participates in evaluation of the nursing program.Maintains expertise in area of teaching responsibility.Non Instructional Workload

:Acts as advisor to nursing students and potential nursing students.Serves on departmental, division and college governance committees.Participates in professional development, as stipulated by the MCCC contract, or as necessary for personal and professional growth.Provides support and assistance for students having difficulty in achieving course objectives.Serves as professional role model to students.Participates in evaluation of peers, coordinators and administrators.Participates in student recruitment activities.Maintains office hours according to MCCC contract.Participates in Accreditation activities.

Job Requirements:Requires a Master of Science in NursingCurrent experience in nursing required.A minimum of 5 years of nursing experience is required.Experience teaching at a school of nursing preferred.Experience with clinical simulation preferred.Demonstrated curriculum development and classroom teaching skills preferred.Demonstrated computer skills for patient care and for educational and office requirements.Strong written and oral communication skillsProven dedication to student learning and academic supportMedical/Surgical teaching experience preferredProven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student populationCurrent MA licensure; clean CORI; updated health clearance and malpractice insurance.

Additional Information:Starting date: Spring

2024Compensation: Column H, Competitive Factor$68,192.00 - $75,317.00

Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate with Education & Experience in Accordance with

the

MCCC/MTACollective Bargaining Agreement.Employees of Roxbury Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits that include:As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are offered a great career opportunity influencing a wide-spectrum of services to the diverse populations we serve. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation.Including but not limited to:High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)Reasonable Dental and Vision PlansFlexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programsLow cost basic and optional life insuranceRetirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal TimeTuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universitiesShort-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation optionsProfessional Development and Continuing Education opportunitiesQualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramCell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone CarriersAccess to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance programFree employee parkingPublic Transportation is available to the College via the MBTA Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station which is a eight-minute walk to the campus.Location:

Roxbury campusAll offers of employment at Roxbury Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check review. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and/or all persons who have an employment relationship with RCC, as deemed necessary.All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.Roxbury Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at

www.rcc.mass.edu/clery

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