To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

The instructor is responsible for fostering student learning through effective teaching coursework in nurse aide instruction, Health Science Career Academy, and the needs of the department as assigned by the dean. The required course load is 15 credit hours per semester (fall, spring). This position will involve a variable schedule between classroom, lab, and clinic focused teaching with primary teaching responsibilities during daytime hours. Teaching assignments may be split between regional and county center locations as deemed necessary by enrollment. The faculty must develop, implement and evaluate instruction, and report and record student achievement in assigned courses in accordance with department, division and college policies and procedures. Responsibilities will also include mentoring and remediation of current students and helping in development and implementation of departmental initiatives. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor will be expected to maintain the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing training center coordination as well as work as a liaison between the Kirkwood Health Department and the College Credit in High School program. The instructor will be responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan as outlined by the College's Quality Faculty Plan.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. 
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.? 
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.? 
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.? 
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

• Design, organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses across varied modalities, schedules, and college locations in accordance with established syllabus.  

• Effectively organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi to students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly. 
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis. 
• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System for course materials, syllabi, gradebook management, and related instructional functions. 
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours according to college requirements and be available to students on an as-needed basis for student questions and discussions regarding their performance. 
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the public. 
• Participate in curriculum development, revision, and assessment activities at course, program, department, and college levels. 
• Meet the college’s requirements for professional development and service to the college as defined in the faculty handbook. 
• Professional development: Develop expertise in the field(s) of instruction and develop and apply teaching approaches that support student success;?actively seek information about emerging trends and ideas. 
• Service to the college: Support college priorities by participating in the development and/or execution of department, division, and college tasks, projects, and goals. 
• Maintain relationships with K12, transfer, and community and/or industry partners. 
• Be responsive to college communication and complete all mandated training and compliance tasks. 
• Perform other related work duties as assigned. 

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Uphold the college’s core values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. 
• Practice teaching approaches that align with the college’s Quality Instruction Indicators. 
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. 
• Represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. 
• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form and possess digital literacy skills related to computer technology. 
• Be creative, energetic, and self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills. 

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office, clinical, lab, or simulation setting. Frequent (34-70%) standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking, and hearing. 

• RN license required.  
• Two years’ clinical experience in nursing with one year of long-term care experience including supervision of nurse aide personnel.  

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: 

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• BSN with teaching experience or MSN in Nursing Education preferred.