Nursing Faculty

Posting Details
Position Information

Position Title Nursing Faculty, Full-Time (3 openings)
Requisition Number FAC00437
General Description
The Department of Nursing at the Community College of Philadelphia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position for the academic year. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative educator as a full-time faculty member in our program.

The Nursing Department at Community College of Philadelphia is ACEN accredited associate degree nursing program that has been educating nurses for over 50 years. We have been designated as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing Center since 2004. Our current designation applies through 2026. We offer an integrated curriculum that includes community-based care and gerontology experiences in the second year of the program.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP's Strategic Plan affirms the College's long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.

Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development and Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.

College Intro
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP's Strategic Plan affirms the College's long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.

Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.

Specific Responsibilities
Teach classroom, skills laboratory, seminar and clinical experiences to a diverse student population in an integrated curriculum.

Participate in departmental and college wide committees and activities.

Engage in scholarly activities related to professional development and acquisition of skills related to nursing education.

Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.

Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.

Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.

Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College's faculty, staff and students.

Participation in continual assessment and course updates to ensure excellence in meeting program and student learning outcomes.

Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.

Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.

Commitment to the College's Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.

External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.

Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.

Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College's faculty, staff and students.

Assessment: Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels.

Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.

Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in nursing, current, unencumbered, RN licensure in Pennsylvania.

Current (within the last 2 years) adult medical-surgical nursing experience.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL TO VARIOUS CAMPUS LOCATIONS.

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps.

Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college.

Experience in teaching nursing skills lab including simulation experience.

Bilingual or other language proficiency.

Previous teaching experience including curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.

Ability to navigate electronic learning platforms, Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Post master's certificate in nursing education, doctoral degree in nursing practice or nursing education.

Work Location Main Campus
Benefits Summary
Benefits:

"Success Starts Here" at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.

Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:

• College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance

• Tuition remission (for classes at the college)

• Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)

• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%

• Flexible spending accounts

• Paid vacation, holiday and personal time

• Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions

Additional College benefits:

• Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years

• Spring Break: 1 week in March

• Summer Hours: 4-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August

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Salary Grade or Rank 5 or 6
Min Salary/Hourly Rate $56,095
Max Salary/Hourly Rate $77,196.00
Job Posting Open Date 10/09/2023
Job Posting Close Date
Position Type Faculty
Job Category
Employment Status Full-Time . click apply for full job details