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Job Description

This is a part-time position as a Nursing Instructor, teaching clinical, laboratory, and/or simulation as part of the AAS nursing program. The Nursing Clinical/Lab/ Simulation instructor is responsible for instructing nursing students in the clinical, laboratory, or simulation settings according to the curriculum provided by GBC faculty.  In most cases dates follow the 16-week schedules for GBC, and skills and clinical/laboratory days vary according to the schedule that is set by each instructor and approved by the Nursing Director.  The position reports to the Nursing Director. The individual serving in this position is expected to be an active and engaged member of the program and a good model for students.

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Nevada. 

• Have no disciplinary action, administrative action, or any complaints pending against your nursing license. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

• Minimum of three years’ nursing experience.

• Be able to work full shifts that may vary from 6 to 8 hours overseeing students in the clinical setting. 

• Ability to understand the core curriculum for the AAS nursing program.

• Must be self-motivated with excellent organizational skills. Demonstrate a positive, encouraging approach to dealing with students and coworkers.

• Ability to communicate effectively with the Nursing Program Director, administrators, faculty, students, and community agency personnel both orally and in writing.

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the College and the Health Science and Human Services Department and its programs.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Nursing clinical, laboratory, and/or simulation components of nursing courses. 

• Assist Nursing Program Director and faculty in the implementation and execution of all facets of curricula as appropriate to program objectives, protocol and standards.

• Maintain direct communication with Nursing Program Director and lead faculty.

• Adhere to curriculum provided by the State of Nevada, ACEN, and departmental standards.

• Evaluate student performance and achievement of outcomes, to include grading of clinical assignments and completion of student evaluations. 

• Participate in related training programs and professional development activities as necessary.

• Please be aware that clinical facilities may require current vaccinations, current BLS certification, insurance and other site-specific requirements that must be met and maintained to teach in the clinical setting.  This is managed through Complio. Maintaining Complio compliance is required for this position.

• Maintain professional performance that reflects clinical competence, scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Salary:

Instructor will be paid by credit at a rate of $850 per credit. The maximum number of credits per semester is nine (9), which is equivalent to 162 hours.

This is a non-benefits eligible position.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

47.5%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review.

The following must be attached to your application:

Resume/CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter - Optional

Three Supervisory References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts and/or Certifications – If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position. (unofficial transcripts will be accepted)

Posting Close Date

07/30/2024

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). 

About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula.  With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada’s colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada’s most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states.  This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.

Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.

GBC provides a “private college” experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures.  It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills.  Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.

For more information visit GBC or the Area website.