Nurse Educator / Nurse Educator Associate
Full-Time Faculty
The Nurse Educator/Nurse Educator Associate is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings while fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment. Faculty collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve curriculum, support student success, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards and Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements.
This position teaches students across a variety of instructional modalities and clinical environments, helping them develop the knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical skills necessary for successful nursing practice. Faculty are expected to actively participate in curriculum development, assessment, accreditation activities, recruitment, and service to the college while maintaining current nursing practice knowledge and instructional best practices.
Teaching and Learning Responsibilities
UCC faculty members are expected to meet the educational needs of the community by fulfilling the following responsibilities:
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Teach course-load as assigned using appropriate methodologies and discipline area expertise.
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Use Canvas effectively (the UCC LMS) for all credit courses to include:
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Use of canvas grade book
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Posting of syllabus
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Posting of course materials
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Posting of learning support materials that lead to student success may include but are not limited to recorded lectures, discussion boards, Open Educational Resources, announcements, and academic and student support information.
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Facilitate student achievement of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes established by UCC
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Continuously improve course and program curriculum, informed by student learning outcome data
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Complete all academic assessment, data analysis, and curricular improvement reporting as required
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Develop rapport with students that is professional and encourages teacher/learner communication in support of achieving expected learning outcomes
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Remain current with technological and pedagogical advances that promote continuous improvement of teaching and learning
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Participate fully in one's own performance review, evaluation, and plans for professional growth in support of student learning
Professional Responsibilities-
Comply with all department guidelines and college policies
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Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of the College, using the governance structure of the institution to enact change where appropriate
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Maintain any required professional certification or licensure in the appropriate academic or technical discipline
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Maintain and publicly post office hours
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Certify student attendance in classes by the established deadline for financial aid purposes
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Use the Early Alert System with consistency
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Submit mid-term and/or final grades by the deadline established by the Records and Registration department
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Participate in orientation and recruiting activities as is reasonable.
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Attend and participate in program, discipline, in-service, and campus meetings
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Meet yearly with supervisor to review the year and set goals
Department Specific Responsibilities-
Instruct didactic and clinical at various clinical sites in Oregon and at the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon.
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Demonstrate professional, legal, and ethical behavior in nursing practice.
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Provide support for students to meet all course outcomes and competencies.
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Participate in Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education committees and/ or task forces.
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Follow all Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements for Nursing Faculty as outlined in Division 21, 45, 61, 62, 63.
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Follow all Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing requirements for Nursing Faculty.
Service Activities
To serve its diverse communities, faculty members are expected to participate in a variety of organizations and committees. Service activities may include the following:
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Serving on campus and college-wide committees
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Representing the discipline on state, national, and international levels
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Participating in relevant projects with administrative approval
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Mentoring peers
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Assisting with assessment activities (e.g., develop learning outcomes and assessment projects for new courses, disciplines, and programs)
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Assisting with internal program reviews in disciplines other than your own
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Advising student organizations
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Participating in recruiting/retention activities
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Any other duties as outlined in the faculty contract agreement
Organizational Relationships
UCC recognizes that student learning is greatly enhanced by successful collaboration among faculty, staff, and administration. Faculty will report to the appropriate Dean or designee and are expected to behave with a high level of professionalism and teamwork in order to cooperate with other faculty, work with student services personnel in advisement of students, work with any external partners and work cooperatively with academic services, student services, and administrative services personnel.
Required:
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Hold at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
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Have the equivalent of a minimum of two years of full-time patient care experience at the registered nurse level.
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Document competency in teaching through experience, educational preparation, or continuing education.
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Current and unencumbered Oregon RN license.
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Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and nursing assistant.
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Be academically and experientially qualified for the level of appointment.
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Successful completion of a criminal history clearance.
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Successful completion of healthcare drug screening.
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Current Healthcare Provider BLS card by start date.
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Immunizations and health screenings as outlined by the Oregon Health Authority
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Proficiency with instructional and industry technology within 6 months (i.e., word processing, e-mail, learning management system, digital and social media, zoom and other online meeting platforms).
Preferred:
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Hold at least a master's degree in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing and master's or doctoral degree in a related field with relevant teaching and nursing experience related to the teaching assignment.
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Have the equivalent of a minimum of three years of full-time patient care experience at the registered nurse level.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:
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A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
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Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
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A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
Required Documentation:
Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:
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Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
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Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Resources:-
Request military service records:
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Veterans Preference information:
STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.
