Seminole State College offers an attractive benefits package including: fully paid employee health, dental and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. In addition, employees participate in the Florida Retirement System and have several retirement options. The College pays a percentage toward retirement, based on the employee's selected plan.

This position is open until filled with applications reviewed on a weekly basis.

Responsibilities

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts showing date degree was conferred (copies accepted).

DESCRIPTION:

Faculty responsibilities will include teaching and support of student learning; curriculum development; support of college policies and procedures; participation in department and college activities and committees; and engagement with external partners and the community at large.  This is a full-time teaching position on track for continuing contract.   Works in a classroom/lab environment with a diverse student population.  Works in a variety of clinical agencies including hospitals; long-term care facilities and community agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates with Program Manager to plan organize and instruct Nursing classes.
2. Works with other faculty to evaluate, revise and develop curriculum to help ensure the students mastery of course competencies utilizing personalized materials as appropriate.
3. Available for student counseling in matters relating to academic progress through posted office hours.
4. Works with staff in implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with college philosophy and procedures.
5. Engages and nurtures students in and beyond the classroom.
6. Participates in staff development and committee work as requested.
7. Contributes to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
8. Participates in flexible scheduling as requested.
9. Develops course syllabi, examinations, study guides, case studies, and related assignments that correlated with theory classes.
10. Collaborates with the program manager to plan clinical and lab experiences, evaluation tools, clinical and schedules and computer orientations at clinical sites. This requires travel to clinical sites.
11. Participates in skill lab demonstrations, practice and testing of students.
12. Provides and coordinates clinical teaching activities in the hospital/clinical setting to include student assignments, clinical supervision of students and evaluations. This requires the ability to move about the clinical setting.
13. Provides and coordinates clinical teaching activities in selected community settings.
14. Plans and participates in recruitment campaigns and incorporates teaching strategies that foster student learning, success and retention.
15. Maintains professional working relationship with community and clinical sites by attending in-service training, updating of policies and procedures workshops and by providing student lists to clinical agencies.
16. Makes use of professional growth opportunities, including but not limited to, the SSC Faculty Institute for Teaching and Learning.
17. Becomes actively involved with the community the college serves, including the K-12 system; higher education institutions; chambers of Commerce; economic development groups; and/or non-profit, business, and industry partners.
18. Performs other relevant responsibilities and requested. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, ordering and maintaining necessary supplies and equipment; participating in discipline related student activities (e.g. Brain bowl).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in Nursing.
2. Proficiency to teach in both mental health and medical surgical courses
3. A mental health and medical surgical nursing background is required.
4. Licensure to practice Nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or eligibility for Florida RN Licensure.
5. Current CPR certification.
6. Clinical sites may require additional requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

1. Personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction at SSC.
2. Understanding of and commitment to the use of instructional technology.
3. English, reading, writing and speaking skills at the native level of fluency.
4. Understanding of and a commitment to working in a multi-cultural environment with a diverse student population.
5. Understanding of and a commitment to Equal Access/Equal opportunity.
6. Demonstrated understanding of the learning centered approach to teaching.
7. Computer and Internet skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Works in a classroom and clinical environment

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested their supervisor.

Conditions of Employment
Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

This position requires candidates receiving an offer of employment to undergo a drug/alcohol test before beginning work. Individuals who fail the test will not be hired.  Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, gender, disability, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable Federal, State or local law.

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VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants.  Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions,  a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. 

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.