Instructor - Nursing teaches courses in the discipline area of nursing. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - Nursing provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - Nursing typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon seeks energetic and teaching-focused full-time, 172-day Nursing faculty positions. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Chemeketa Community College encourages and actively seeks applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities, and racially/ethnically diverse candidates. This faculty position will be committed to student success and is responsible for providing didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction to associate degree-seeking nursing students. Participation in departmental and college activities, effective communication with students and staff, and use of technology are essential components. The nursing curriculum may be delivered remotely. However, there is considerable time spent on-campus teaching in the laboratory setting and commitment to weekly clinical assignments.
Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.
When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.
Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Nursing and enrollment in an accredited Master's Degree Nursing program
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Current unencumbered Oregon RN license-OR-eligible for Oregon Licensure (no investigation pending by any State Board of Nursing)
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Minimum of three years of full-time medical surgical patient care experience at the registered nurse level
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Documented competency in teaching through experience, educational preparation, or continuing education
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Experience teaching in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Nursing and a master’s or
doctoral degree in a related field with relevant teaching and nursing experience
related to the teaching assignment
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Current unencumbered Oregon RN license-OR-eligible for Oregon Licensure (no investigation pending by any State Board of Nursing)
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Minimum of three years of full-time medical surgical patient care experience at the registered nurse level
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Documented competency in teaching through experience, educational preparation, or continuing education
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Experience teaching in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online
Demonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instruction
Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others
Demonstrates ability or desire to work with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students and communities
Demonstrates ability or desire to work with a variety of technological media
Master's degree from an accredited institution in Nursing with 5 years’ experience medical surgical
Teaching experience in nursing education program within the past five years
Bilingual English/Spanish
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible, it may be rated light work if frequent walking and/or standing is required.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
*Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.
Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESSChemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:
Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.
Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose. All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.