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JOB SUMMARY Primarily responsible for teaching the lab and clinical portion in KCC Registered and Practical Nursing Programs, while providing direct supervision and evaluation of students as they deliver patient care in a clinical facility, the simulation lab or the skills lab setting for 6-10 hours per day. There is some flexibility in work assignment but generally will be 5 days per week, which can begin at 5:00 am (day shift clinicals) or run through 10 p.m. (evening shift clinicals). In addition to teaching, faculty participate in college activities, committees, and other duties to support the mission and initiatives of the college. Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design and implement learning strategies for students. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the organizing framework and learning outcomes of the registered and practical nursing programs. In collaboration with the lead faculty, develop, integrate, and evaluate student learning experiences, including selection of learning activities for assigned clinical, lab, and simulation nursing courses, appropriate use of emerging teaching and learning methodologies, assessment and guidance of the student, and evaluation of patient and student safety within assigned courses. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures necessary for the operation of the nursing education programs. Evaluate student learning and performance; assign grades for assigned nursing courses according to policies; determine student progress within the nursing program courses, and recommend successful candidates for progression in the nursing program culminating in certificates/degrees. Assist with clinical teaching associates and nursing staff in practice sites to foster the student achievement of the program goals, learning outcomes, and expected competencies of the nursing students through the provision of copies of program goals, student learning objectives, clinical schedules, and student assessment/evaluations each term and as needed. Provide a positive role model for the students, especially in areas of professionalism, conflict resolution, caring, advocacy, respect for self and others, collegiality, ethical behavior, ethical reasoning, and strong work ethic (including responsibility, dependability, and accountability) and provides constructive feedback to students. Provides direct supervision and evaluation of students as they deliver patient care in clinical facility for 6-10 hours per day. Provides indirect supervision and evaluation of students in rotate out or community health clinical sites. Works with clinical agencies to schedule student experiences, and assure currently clinical affiliation agreements are held. Plan, design and implement simulation lab experiences using best practice guidelines in collaboration with lead faculty and simulation technician. Participate cooperatively with other nursing programs and agencies to develop appropriate and equitable access to practice sites. Review and maintain the integrity of the curriculum offered by the discipline/program. Maintain certificates and/or licenses necessary for employment eligibility. Maintain acceptable standards of conduct for the profession. Acquire new skills for program/discipline enhancement and development. Identify and attend professional development activities that will lead to effective student learning. Participate in college activities, committees, and other duties that support the mission and initiatives of the college. Participate in evaluative process for self, department, and program. Participate in departmental or discipline-specific meetings to provide guidance and subject matter expertise for the college's strategic and academic planning, including accreditation. Participate in college committee work as assigned. Attend commencement and other college-sponsored programs as requested. Promote the college mission, values, and vision. Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally both orally and in writing. Strong computer and information literacy skills. Commitment to the effective use of technology in face-to-face, online, hybrid, and synchronous learning environments. Current knowledge teaching and learning theories and best practices. Teaching experience in a community college setting preferred. Knowledge of the Canvas learning management system preferred. Experience teaching distance education courses preferred. LICENSURE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE Current Oregon R.N. license; or can obtain an Oregon R.N. License by hire date Master's degree in Nursing preferred, BSN required. At least five (5) years nursing experience Experience with in-service education or classroom and clinical instruction and a broad clinical base including long-term care is preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Frequently moving from stationary sitting positions to standing and walking. Klamath Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Veteran/ADA institution embracing diversity. We encourage and welcome women, minority, veteran, and disabled candidates. Open until filled. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Salary: $45,247 - $74,237 Annual Bonus/Commission: No