CHESS
Location
Farmington, New Mexico
Salary
$10,000 / YEAR
The instructor is responsible for teaching nursing courses, supervising clinical experiences, and evaluating student progress. Additional duties include curriculum planning, attending department meetings, and participating in college committees.
A Master's degree in Nursing is required, though BSN holders currently in graduate school may be considered. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or a Compact State.
San Juan College is increasing its Nursing Program by 50%! Are you eager to make a difference and equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed? Do you value a culture geared toward achieving and maintaining excellence? We welcome well-qualified and highly motivated individuals to apply to this full-time, nine-month position of Instructor of Nursing – ADN Pre Licensure Program. Why Join San Juan College? Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite campuses of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population. SJC Mission and Values Our mission at San Juan College is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world. San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. What can you look forward to? As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. Below are some of the benefits offered: Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB) Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans Flex Spending accounts Life and Disability coverage Employee Wellness Incentives Employee Assistance Program Tuition waiver Free SJC Gym Membership Free Library services Essential Responsibilities: The position reports to the Director of the Nursing within the School of Health Sciences The position is responsible for teaching nursing courses, supervising students including some late afternoon and evening clinical experiences, conducting pre-and post-clinical conferences, and will evaluate student progress, prepare written evaluations, and meet/advise with students. Other duties will include curriculum planning and revision; attending school and department meetings; and participating in college committees. He/she will maintain posted office hours; substitute as needed; and perform other tasks as assigned by the program director.
A Master’s Degree in with a major in Nursing from an accredited university program required. BSN who is currently enrolled in graduate coursework may be considered, however Master’s degree would need to be completed within 5 years from date of hire. Must hold current R.N. license issued by the New Mexico Board of Nursing, or in a Compact State, or be eligible for licensure in the State of New Mexico by endorsement. The successful candidate will value diversity, have a multi-cultural perspective with adult and minority students, possess exemplary communication and team collaboration skills, demonstrate strong clinical skills and be highly motivated to implement a quality-nursing program with a strong commitment to the community college philosophy. The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required". Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required) Cover Letter (Required) Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required) Licensure Documentation (Required) List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required) Letters of Recommendation (Optional) EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population. Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here. As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. We want you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, build long-term financial security, and explore the beautiful natural settings around us. Below are some of the benefits offered: Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB) Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans Flex Spending accounts Life and Disability coverage Employee Wellness Incentives Employee Assistance Program Tuition waiver Free SJC Gym Membership Free Library services San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
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