Faculty Member, Nursing (Medical - Surgical)

This position is part of the full-time faculty collective bargaining unit. Working conditions (including teaching load) are governed by the UAMD-FCC collective bargaining agreement.

The work that belongs to the bargaining faculty includes, but is not limited to, teaching, mentoring, advising and other instructional duties and assistance to students; professional service, including developing and maintaining the integrity of the curriculum and degree requirements, assessment and accreditation and other duties related to departmental and college organization and operation; discipline-appropriate scholarly and creative activity; other professional engagement in the broader life of the College community to maintain and continually work to improve the academic standards of the College and foster the conditions that enable the best possible College experience for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary focus of full-time faculty is on effective teaching and the many closely related activities essential to the discharge of this obligation. These activities include academic assessment, cooperation with the College’s requirement to comply with state, federal and local laws and regulations, and curriculum development. Other critical faculty responsibilities may include but are not limited to implementation of new pedagogical delivery techniques, service on department, campus, or College committees; participation in student, course, and program outreach activities in the College and community; the development and implementation of strategies for student success; general student advising; and professional development.

These are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

1. Teach core courses in Nursing (Medical-Surgical), or related fields.
2. Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly tools available.
3. Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
4. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical communication skills.
5. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
6. Attend and participate in department meetings, Commencement, Convocations, time sensitive meetings called by administration, student open houses, orientations and administrative days.
7. Maintains a current level of knowledge and evidence-based educational practices for courses/subjects taught.
8. Uphold and contribute to the Frederick Community College Strategic Plan.
9. Demonstrates positive attitudes and uses effective skills in human relations with students, colleagues, administrators, and members of the community.
10. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in Nursing, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with current enrollment in a Master’s degree program
2. Current Maryland RN or compact state licensure in good standing
3. Two (2) years recent Medical-Surgical clinical experience

Desired Qualifications:

1. Pediatric Experience
2. Evidence of membership in professional academic associations
3. Two (2) years college teaching experience
4. Have the clinical experience necessary to function effectively and safely in the clinical nurse faculty’s area of responsibility
5. Evidence of continuous professional development in the clinical setting
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills