Hinds Community College
Location
Pearl, Mississippi
The instructor is responsible for teaching assigned classes in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings to advance students' nursing knowledge. They must engage students through active learning, maintain professional credentials, and participate in program assessment and accreditation activities.
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid Mississippi registered nurse license with at least three years of experience. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing Education and prior teaching experience are preferred.
Position Title: Practical Nursing Instructor
HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Job Descriptions JOB TITLE: Practical Nursing Instructor REPORTS TO: Practical Nursing Program Chair /Dean of Nursing DEPARTMENT: Practical Nursing EXEMPT: VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Instruction – Academic, Transfer, & Health Sciences GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. Teach the assigned classes of students according to the overall goals and objectives of the program, advancing the students’ knowledge of the subject matter. Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00- 4:30 and Friday 8:00-11:30. Clinical hours are scheduled according to need, which could include be evenings. This position requires classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE An Associate’s Degree in Nursing and a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse. Med Surg experience preferred. Must hold an unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in Mississippi. Must satisfy a criminal history background check, drug screen, and other clinical requirements. Teaching experience preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and/ or Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Nursing Education preferred. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices. Aptitude Maintain current professional credentials and certifications as required in respective field. Cooperate in the execution of the college, center, division, and program policies, procedures and guidelines. Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning. Demonstrates competence in subject areas assigned by ensuring content is current and objective driven. Utilize technology in teaching in the classroom, laboratory, simulation center, and clinical setting. Complete required professional development activities by designated deadlines. Participate in other professional development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual, the health-related profession, and the education profession. Maintain and provide current documentation of all professional requirements (NAH Faculty and Staff Canvas Site: Faculty Professional Requirements). Attitude Conduct oneself in a professional manner appropriate to the time, place, and type of teaching/learning experience. Consistently follow College policies and procedures. Consistently follow Nursing and Allied Health procedures and guidelines. Consistently follow program procedures and guidelines. Demonstrate fairness in the assessment and evaluation of students. Collaborate with others to improve educational experiences. Accept responsibility for personal behaviors and actions. Respond to feedback in a receptive manner and incorporate feedback in developing annual goals. Demonstrate a caring attitude towards faculty, staff, and students. Participate in student/faculty and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences. Develop a personal and professional improvement plan in areas identified as a result of evaluations. Maintain professional boundaries with students in all interactions. Willingly serve on College, Center, division, and program committees as appointed. Demonstrate active engagement by participating in program assessment and evaluation, including College annual planning activities and state and/or national accreditation activities. Demonstrate an openness to student questions and ideas by listening to students concerns/ questions and provides positive comments or explanations. Attendance Work a minimum of 35 hours each week (including campus and clinical assignments) during each contracted semester. Meet all assigned classes, lab, simulation, and clinical assignments. Arrive on time and stay for assigned length of time for all duty days. Notify immediate supervisor in a timely manner of any unplanned tardiness or absence. Submit to program chairperson an accurate record of attendance by designated deadlines. Request scheduled time off prior to an absence unless there is an emergency. Attend general faculty, center, program, and committee meetings. Attend required professional development activities. Attention Set aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance (Minimum of six (6) hours per week required). Check College e-mail daily during the work week and respond in a timely manner. Provide feedback to students in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality of student information. Submit documentation required by College or Program by published deadlines. Follow program chain of command to communicate issue or concerns, utilizing College Policy, Procedure, and Personnel Manual (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals). Appearance Present a personal appearance in keeping with established Hinds Community College Dress Code (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals). Follow program dress code requirements. Follow clinical agency dress code requirements as identified by clinical agency guidelines. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site. We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results. Mission Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession. Vision Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi. Values Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity Diversity Excellence Accountability Leadership Stewardship In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies: The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies: EEOC Compliance: Office of Human Resources Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu. Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu. Full Time/Part Time: Full time Position Type: 11 Month 220 Days
Faculty - Academic Scheduled Hours: 35 It is our goal as an employer to provide a good place in which to work with pleasant working conditions, job satisfaction and opportunities for self-improvement and advancement. We strive to develop programs which utilize available technological resources to facilitate employment functions and provide more efficient services to the college community.
Market context
In Mississippi, practical nursing instructor roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for nursing education and the need to prepare new clinicians for clinical settings. These positions are competitive because schools often prefer candidates with teaching experience and advanced nursing education, while still requiring a current Mississippi RN license and substantial bedside experience. Review the program’s curriculum and licensure expectations before applying, and note that the job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.