Nursing Instructor
Health Sciences Department
| Opening Date | May 9, 2008 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled, please apply immediately |
| Starting Date | Fall Term 2008 |
| Position Number | P37050 |
Terms of Employment
100 percent, 180 day academic year assignment.
Teaching assignment may include evening and week-end courses and the use of non-traditional delivery methodologies, .e.g. telecourses, cable television and on-line/internet courses. Duty days may fluctuate from the traditional September-June schedule. Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program.
Salary and Benefits
Faculty salary schedule; competitive based on education and experience.
The college also provides an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to employee and college collective bargaining agreements). Benefits also include: life, and disability insurance and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) or Oregon Public Services Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Minimum Qualifications
MS in nursing from an accredited institution OR BSN and MS in related field with Oregon State Board Nursing approval OR BSN and current enrollment in an MS in nursing. Nursing experience in acute medical/surgical or mental health within the past five years. Current unencumbered Oregon RN license (or eligible for Oregon Licensure).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. Teaching experience in a Nursing Education program within the last five years. Nursing experience in acute medical/surgical or mental health within the past three years. Demonstrated ability or desire to work with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students and communities.
Essential Functions
- Meets all scheduled and special classes-day, evening and week-end
- Teaches classes as assigned, following approved course outline
- Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes
- Posts and maintains office hours
- Provides students with course syllabi
- Maintains records of grades and attendance; reports individual academic grades when required
- Maintains college facilities and equipment
- Participates in curriculum development; recommends course outline revisions
- Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment; recommends library and reference materials
- Contributes suggestions for annual department budget
- Keeps up to date on technological changes and developments in subject area
- Attends staff meetings and participates in designated committee work; represents the department at pertinent meetings as required
- Works in a cooperative manner with other people in the department and college
- Communicates in a timely manner with students and department personnel
- Assists with academic advising and registration; recruits students as appropriate
- Promotes positive image of college and college programs
- Develops and maintains contacts with community and professional organizations
- Assists Advisory Committee as needed
- Embraces appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as communication and data gathering tools and integrates technology into curriculum and classroom presentations
- Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity into the workplace
- Functions as a life-long learner
- Applies the College’s values for teaching and learning:
- Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness
- Encourages creative and critical thinking
- Actively engages students in the learning process
- Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches a student’s life
- Encourages mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment
- Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning
- Promotes learning as a life-long process
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Application Packet Must Include:
- Chemeketa Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts (official or unofficial at time of application)
How to Apply
Only complete packets will be reviewed by the screening committee. It is important that your application clearly indicate that you meet the minimum qualification for the position. Please include enough relevant training and experience to demonstrate that you possess the minimum qualifications.
Application material may be faxed and must be received by the application deadline. HOWEVER, a signed hard copy of the application must be received by the Human Resources Department upon hire. (The Human Resources Department will not confirm receipt of application material and is not responsible for material not completely transmitted.)
Application Deadline
Open until filled, please apply immediately. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department on the Salem Campus.
Chemeketa Community College
Human Resources Department
PO Box 14007
Salem, OR 97309-7070
503.399.5009 (phone)
503.399.7810 (fax)
Other Information
Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity institution, values diversity in its workforce, and is committed to affirmative action: we encourage minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply. It is the policy of Chemeketa Community College that discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or family relationships will not exist in any area, activity, or operation of the college. Chemeketa Community College is also a smoke-free/drug-free environment.
Federal regulations require that all documents submitted by applicants be retained by the college for a period of two years. No submitted materials will be returned and/or duplicated.
For further information, to request an application packet, or to request disability accommodation during the application process, contact the Human Resources Department at 503.399.5009. You may also e-mail requests to humanresources@chemeketa.edu. Our office is located in Building 2, Room 214, on the Salem Campus.
Updated May 9, 2008 by the Human ResourcesDepartment.