Nursing Instructor
Deadline
Full-time: Review of applications begins Monday, July 10, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.
Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Nursing Instructor position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Nursing faculty have the responsibility of implementing the nursing program and student learning outcomes. Faculty assist the Director of the nursing programs in the development, revision, and implantation of the curricula which is grounded in evidence based practice.
Faculty provide classroom teaching, supervise students in the laboratory and clinical settings, and administer standardized testing. The advisement of students, as well as mentorship throughout the matriculation process are also the responsibility of faculty.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide appropriate student supervision in the assigned didactic and laboratory/clinical areas.
- Effectively deliver curricular content.
- Model team enhancing behaviors.
- Participate on unit’s standing committees and Nurse Faculty Organization.
- Serve as a role model for students in professional interaction with faculty, health care team members, and with clinical facilities.
- Promote positive and productive relationships in the unit, among faculty, and with area health care facilities.
- Assist in scheduling and confirmation of use of clinical sites.
- Participate in curricular development, revision, and change.
- Develop course examinations.
- Improve teaching skills by seeking new knowledge and maintaining currency in professional competencies.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Louisiana
- 5+ years clinical experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Basic Life Support Certification
PREFERRED:
- 2 years of teaching experience in an academic or health care setting.
COMPENSTATION:
Salary Range: $56,000- $58,000 (This is a 9 month faculty position)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment
Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins Monday, July 10, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.
Southern University at Shreveport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or any other protected class. For Title IX inquiries, contact Michael Taylor, Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Leonard C. Barnes Administration Building, Room A-34, (318) 670-9302 or TitleIX@susla.edu. Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Anjelica Hart, NCR Building, Room 125, (318) 670-9367.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.