TITLE: Online Faculty RN-BSN
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORTS TO: Dean and Chair of School of Nursing and Health Sciences
EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Add to the SON faculty individuals with the capacity to assist the SON programs in achieving its goal of excellence in nursing education.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Review/refine a course syllabus to include instructor-specific contact information.
- Develop online content and other course materials in support of course and weekly outcomes; including content that supports and enhances required readings forth e-course; includes the author's experiences and perspectives on key points; and aligns with the associated weekly objectives and outcomes
- Deliver the distance learning course consistent with the corresponding course standards.
- In the online discussions: sharing experiences and perspectives; probing students with questions that require critical thinking skills; highlighting key learning points; answering student questions.
- Provide relevant and timely feedback on submitted student work, including participation.
- Compile and report grade-related information to students and administration.
- Inform and discuss student issues with Directors as applicable.
- Adhere to all instructor policies and procedures, as defined in the SON faculty handbook.
- Participate in regular instructor meetings, face-to-face and/or virtually, and contribute to process improvement efforts.
Equipment Requirements:
- A fast and reliable computer (i.e., desktop, laptop or tablet)
- Broadband/high-speed internet
- Webcam
- Microphone
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in nursing is required.
- Strong inter-personal skills when relating to students.
- Time management skills - instructors must be able to devote adequate time to courses, communicating timely feedback and engaging regularly in discussion
- Effective written communication skills, including the abilities to:
o Convey complex topics in one's subject-matter to others
o Project a professional and appropriate online tone
o Moderate online discussions to promote in-depth engagement in course topics
o Provide useful feedback to students via their graded work.
- Online teaching and/or learning experience.
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in good standing in Kentucky.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods
- Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 25 pounds
- Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place in the job taking distance and speed into account
- Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools Normal endurance
KENTUCKY STATE UNVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.
