Practical Nursing Program Coordinator Full-time Tenure Track Faculty Position

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About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.:
If you are looking for a rewarding career in higher education, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (GCC) offers a dynamic workplace where you can contribute to student success and the broader community. As a NECHE
accredited public community college, GCC offers its students innovative programs in Liberal Arts, Farm and Food Systems, Engineering, Fine Arts, Nursing, and Adventure Education. The campus, located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, includes an Outdoor Learning Lab, on-campus farm, wetlands, and forest. The college is known for its caring and supportive environment of dedicated faculty and staff, and maintains an impressive transfer rate with nearly half of its students transferring to four-year colleges.
OUR MISSION:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides a high-quality education to all who seek the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive and effect positive change in their lives, communities, and the world. With excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to teaching and learning together in an inclusive and caring environment, we empower all learners to reach their full potential.
OUR VISION:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. aspires to be an agent for a more equitable, just, vibrant, and resilient world through education.
GCC PERKS & BENEFITS:
As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GCC employees are offered a competitive total compensation package, including but not limited to:
High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
Great Dental plans and Vision discounts
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
Job Description:
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT:
Nursing
REPORTS TO
: Dean of Nursing
PRIMARY LOCATION:
GCC Campus
ANTICIPATED START DATE:
8/1/2023
SALARY:
Rank: Assistant Professor Level, Nursing - Anticipated base salary is $62,838 - $84,665
. The appointment salary is based on one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classification compensation structure. Candidates are therefore advised that it is unlikely the offered salary will be at or near the top of the range.
THE PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:
The Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC) program, operating under the Nursing Department, is composed of three dedicated full-time faculty members, which includes the nursing program coordinator. With a strong emphasis on teaching and learning excellence, the faculty is committed to nurturing excellence for nursing practice among students. As a result, the PNC program has an exceptional reputation in the community and produces graduates who surpass national pass rates. You can find the PNC program located in Northampton, MA.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Under the general direction of the Dean of Nursing, the Practical Nursing Coordinator provides academic and general administrative leadership of the Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC) education program. This role is responsible for day-to-day operation of the PNC program, collaborating with faculty on the design and delivery of the curriculum, and serving as liaison regarding space and equipment for the program. A successful candidate for this role will be comfortable in supporting both full time or adjunct faculty and staff including, but not limited to, recruiting, orienting, training, and directing department members. Tasks include coordinating academic requirements with outside clinical agencies and maintaining currency of clinical agreements, as well as writing and submitting accreditation and yearly program assessment reports in coordination with the Dean. Teaching responsibilities in the PNC program include classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in the Program. This role will also provide academic advisement for approximately 18 PNC students. Teaching schedule is accommodated to meet MCCC workload requirements for Program Coordinator workload.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Day to day operation of the PNC program as described under general statement of duties
Administrative duties related to supervision of an off-site program (for example: budget, admissions, clinical contact, orientation, and graduation in coordination with the Dean of Nursing)
Directs and teaches students in nursing courses of various content areas in college classrooms and clinical agencies
Evaluates student achievement of course outcomes
Provides support to full time faculty and part-time instructors
Advises nursing students
Serves as a professional role model
Develops and reviews the educational philosophy, purposes and objective of the program
Organizes, develops, and evaluates the nursing curriculum in collaboration with faculty
Reviews and keeps systematic program evaluation and updates with faculty as required by accrediting agencies
Develops with collaboration with faculty program and course objectives
Evaluates course and program outcome achievement
Maintains records and reports in accordance with established policies
Participates in recruitment of nursing students
Maintains scheduled office hours
Maintains collegial relationships
Continues professional study and education
Serves on relevant committees (as elected or appointed)
Attends regularly scheduled departmental, divisional and college meetings
Maintains current professional liability insurance and current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of MA
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE*:
RN licensure in Massachusetts.
Master's Degree in Nursing
Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical experience within the last 8 years
Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing education
Experience in working with the assessment of nursing instruction, nursing accreditation and/or state regulatory agencies
Experience in working with other healthcare professionals
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDES:
Deep technical administrative skills and computer proficiency
Sufficient oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge and use of program outcome assessment measures and processes
Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body
Proven record of professional education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven successful community college teaching experience
Experience with curriculum development and/or test item writing
Experience facilitating groups or managing projects
Experience in working with and supporting unionized faculty in an academic setting
Proven experience in implementing cultural competence standards in curriculum of nursing education
Experience in evaluating nursing programs and recommending changes where needed
Applicants may be asked to present a teaching demonstration. Must provide proof of certain mandatory immunizations, documentation, and certifications as a condition of employment.
Some travel will be necessary.
*EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
At GCC, we strive to create an inclusive and diverse community. To this end, we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities, to apply. We also welcome those who value diversity and believe in the importance of inclusive excellence.
Additional Information:
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, GCC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer by contacting Human Resources by email at **** or by ****
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT NOTICE:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s Annual Security Report is available online at ****The report contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years for certain locations associated with the College as well as other campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention; campus safety authority; crime reporting polices; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications), programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.
If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Public Safety Office at One College Drive, Greenfield, MA 01301 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 413-775-1212.
*****MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is proud to value diversity in our community of faculty, staff and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. **
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND COMMISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online.
To apply, click on the Apply Now button.
You will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account.
From there, you will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:
Resume
Cover letter
Contact information for 5 professional references
When preparing your cover letter and resume, please refer to the minimum and preferred qualifications and, if applicable, include an equivalency statement.
Successful completion of a CORI check WILL
be required as a condition of employment. Official copies of all academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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