Nursing Assistant Professor

University of New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM

ID: 7304536
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Classification Summary:
The faculty member’s responsibilities include providing instruction, use of a learning management system (currently CANVAS), providing instruction for lecture, lab, internships and/or clinical classes. The instruction provided must be compliant with the New Mexico Common Core class requirements, regulations, policies and industry best practices, where applicable. Education and experience requirements include a minimum of an associate's degree in related field (or level of education required for the program). The faculty member is responsible for developing and maintaining strong partnerships with appropriate community stakeholders in support of new course development and college improvement initiatives. This individual promotes NMSU-Alamogordo’s mission by providing quality learning opportunities within the diverse service area.

Classification Standard Duties:
• Provide 15-credit hours of instruction per fall and spring semesters.• Maintain an on-campus presence, as required by policy and supervisory requirements.• Position responsibilities require leadership in both academic and/or workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals.• Participate in educational planning, student orientation and recruiting events, convocation, graduation, and other campus-wide or division/departmental events, as assigned by supervisor or VPAA.• Evaluate processes, subject matter area courses, and student performance.• Motivate and advise students.• Participate in the development and instruction of class/lab/simulation courses, selection of textbooks and educational resources, development of syllabi, course-level and program assessment and curricular revisions/changes.• Provide instruction in courses, labs, clinical and college and community activities that may be scheduled during the weekday, evenings, or weekends, depending on institutional needs. The potential exists for summer and overload instruction at additional compensation.• Participate as a member or chair on various committees and task forces.• Identify and communicate the need for supplies and equipment to meet program needs and goals.• Participate in professional development activities as assigned or personally identified.• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).• Participate in course and program assessment and the program review process.• Obtain and maintain required licensure and/or certifications in subject matter fields.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
• Associate's degree in automotive technology.
• Knowledge and experience sufficient to teach freshman and sophomore levels of automotive
technology curriculum.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to teach face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Understanding of the community college mission and philosophy.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use Windows and/or Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office word processing,
spreadsheet,
and presentation software.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide 15-credit hours of instruction of nursing and allied health courses per fall and spring semesters.
• Maintain an on-campus presence, as required by policy and supervisory requirements.
• Position responsibilities require leadership in both academic and/or workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals.
• Participate in educational planning, student orientation and recruiting events, convocation, graduation, and other campus-wide or division/departmental events, as assigned by supervisor or VPAA.
• Evaluate processes, subject matter area courses, and student performance.
• Motivate and advise students.
• Participate in the development and instruction of class/lab/simulation courses, selection of textbooks and educational resources, development of syllabi, course-level and program assessment and curricular revisions/changes.
• Provide instruction in courses, labs, clinical and college and community activities that may be scheduled during the weekday, evenings, or weekends.
• Participate as a member or chair on various committees and task forces.
• Identify and communicate the need for supplies and equipment to meet program needs and goals.
• Participate in professional development activities as assigned or personally identified.
• Participate in course and program assessment and the program review process.
• Obtain and maintain required nursing licensure and/or certifications in subject matter fields.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).