Position Title: Allied Health Instructor or Asst. Professor

Employee Classification: CC Faculty TT/TN 12m

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940740-DACC NURSING ASSISTANT PGM

Internal or External Search: Internal/Private - by invitation to apply only

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with Qualifications; $8,000 market Differential.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  Dona Ana Community College (DACC) is a comprehensive, learning-centered community college dedicated to a diverse population of learners in support of student success, workforce and economic development and lifelong learning.

Classification Summary:

Classification Standard Duties:
Teach the equivalent of 45 clock/contact hours over fall, spring and summer semesters when considering clinical courses and other faculty contact with students. Teaching assignment may include evenings, weekends, clinical courses and/or multiple campus locations. Develop, revise and update curriculum in collaboration with the department faculty and director or chair. Develop and teach online courses. Instruct, support, advise and provide timely feedback to students in accordance with DACC policy and procedures. Participate in and serve on department, division, and college committees, program advisory councils. task forces and working groups. Participate in ongoing program evaluation including maintenance of the systematic plan of evaluation and preparation of reports for NM Board of Nursing and/or accreditation. Maintain professional and academic competence and participate in professional development activities. As appropriate, assist with cooperative education or clinical work site development and student placement. Maintain office hours as mandated by division and college policy. Function as advisor to students, both individually and as assigned to student clubs and groups. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
• Minimum: BSN - If employed with BSN may be employed for one year and then required to complete a graduate degree (in nursing) within the next five years. An educational contract with evidence of progression will be submitted to the New Mexico Board of Nursing annually.
• Current New Mexico licensure, or a compact state license, or eligibility to obtain a New Mexico license to practice as a registered nurse required.
• 2 years of experience working or teaching that reflects recent developments in Nursing, or any equivalent combination of work and teaching experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
Current practice in acute patient care or 3 years of experience in acute patient care
• Community college/post-secondary teaching experience.
• Knowledge or three years work experience associated with Medical Assisting and working with Medical Assistant/practice
• Knowledge of innovative, creative teaching and learning methodologies for post-secondary students.
• Experience with media, evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs and delivery.
• Experience in developing curriculum, measuring student-learning outcomes, evaluating course efficacy, and assessing and improving student learning.
• Endorsement of the teaching philosophy of DACC, which supports a goal of success for all students through active learning experiences and strong faculty involvement.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors and the community.
• Bilingual competence in Spanish and English

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, MCGarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: 

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment:

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