Lead Nursing Instructor (Stokes Campus)

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Position Information

Job Title Lead Nursing Instructor (Stokes Campus) Posting Number 2927 Job Schedule Full Time Job Shift Varied OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty Min Salary $ Max Salary $ Work Location Stokes County Operations

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Instructor will be a member of a team that supports student achievement and success from

recruitment through graduation and beyond, advancing personal empowerment, workforce outcomes, and transformed communities. Conducts college courses at appropriate quality for undergraduate students as assigned by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean. Facilitates the learning process by designing and implementing appropriate, meaningful and equitable instructional activities, and by drawing from the scholarships of teaching and learning and cultivating a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and experiment. Evaluates student learning by creating and implementing well-designed assessment tools. Additionally, participates in curriculum development, mentoring of students, helps students connect with academic and non-academic supports services as needed, and engages in institutional service, professional development, and other duties assigned by the Department Chair and Dean. This role also keeps accurate records pertaining to students and adheres to all institutional policies and procedures.

This team member will serve as a full-time instructor for the nursing department at Forsyth Tech to include the nursing curriculum in Stokes County. This position is primarily on-site, with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week. On-site responsibilities include work across didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings. Team members can start now or at the start of the new academic year.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Master's Degree or higher in Nursing Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
• Two (2) academic years of experience teaching in a nursing program
• Current unrestricted RN license in North Carolina
• Two (2) calendar years, or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Prior to, or within the first three years of employment, have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation appropriate to assignment
• Meet minimum SACS criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment
• Willingness and ability to teach face-to-face classes, online asynchronous, and online synchronous classes.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work at multiple campuses or offsite locations as necessary, including teaching high school students at the high schools as needed.
• Flexibility to teach morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes as needed.
• Understanding of assessment and continuous improvement.
• Experience with appropriate technology including Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace,

spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Nursing with a concentration in nursing education . Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
• Certification as Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) encouraged
• Experience in testing, evaluation, and curriculum development
• proficiency in using educational technology and virtual learning platforms
• Two (2) academic years of teaching experience
• Three (3) or more academic years of teaching experience in a community college
• Experience teaching hybrid, online, and/or multimodal courses
• Experience with distance learning technologies
• Experience with multi-cultural pedagogy and demonstration of developing multi-cultural curricula

Essential Duties

Under the leadership and approval of the Dean and Vice President the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities will be assigned (other duties may be assigned):

Faculty Leadership and Support

• Work closely with and provide guidance to adjunct faculty and other assigned maternal health courses.
• Orient, mentor, and serve as a resource for adjunct and full-time faculty teaching maternal and women's health content.
• Promote consistency in course implementation, student expectations, learning activities, clinical experiences, and evaluation methods.
• Assist faculty in interpreting course outcomes, implementing instructional strategies, and addressing student learning needs.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify opportunities for remediation, student support, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate communication among faculty teaching maternal and women's health content across nursing pathways.

Teaching and Learning

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the Department Chair and

approved by the Dean.

• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing inclusive instructional

activities that are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize equitable student outcomes.

• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content includes program, state,

and SACSCOC-approved competencies.

• Assume responsibility for accurately maintaining all required college records, including

attendance and grade reports.

• Compile resources of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• Assess student learning using appropriate modalities.
• Appropriately utilize learning management system tools as required by the college and/or

department.

• Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and syllabi for courses of

instruction.

• Incorporate inclusive content and work to eliminate discriminatory and exclusionary content

from curriculum.

• Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond facilitating classroom

instruction and

assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes.

• Make recommendations to Department Chair for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment

repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.

• Embrace Forsyth Tech's mission, vision, equity statement, and core values.

Student Success

• Proactively connect with students to provide mentoring and coaching to achieve academic and

career goals.

• Contribute to student success as a part of the care team for each student.
• Provide practical suggestions to students to improve academic performance.
• Encourage students to discuss and share academic problems and brainstorm solutions.
• Support students by listening to concerns, providing moral support, identifying and addressing

problems, and connecting with support services.

• Learn, utilize and maintain proficiency with program requirements and tools, including the

college's student success portal, computer information system, and learning management systems among others.

• Attend training sessions, workshops, conferences and professional meetings.
• Maintain appropriate student hours in accordance with school policies.
• Participate in departmental activities related to revising and updating the program(s) and the

development of new courses in the area of expertise.

• Engage in curriculum and program development that incorporates current educational theories

and research.

• Enhance student academic success initiatives to improve completion, retention, and equity of

success in instructional areas of the college.

Contributions to Community

• Work as part of a cohesive, innovative, and high-performing team.
• Serve on action teams, councils, and other college work groups as required.
• Make constructive contributions to the shared vision of the college by engaging in work groups

and shared leadership across campus.

• Actively participate in student recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion efforts.
• Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable.
• Pursue public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department.
• Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee and/or business leadership team meetings.
• Represent the college and program at recruiting events as needed.
• Understand the strengths and growth opportunities of the communities that the college serves.
• Responsible for working with the College's Educational Partnerships team to recruit students

into programs within their divisions.

Continuous Development

• Develop a professional development plan for approval by the supervisor and participate in

those professional development activities that are approved.

• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for

position.

• Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations.
• Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning;

the use of educational technology;; and other areas related to the strategic goals of the college.

• Read professional literature to remain informed of the latest research aligned with their work

and connected to higher education.

• Keep abreast of current technology required by the college.

Build a Culture of Belonging:

• Foster an environment that values and respects the varied perspectives, experiences, and

backgrounds of students, staff, and faculty.

• Commit to creating learning experiences and opportunities that are accessible and welcoming

to all individuals.

• Promote a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, encouraging contributions from

individuals of all walks of life.

• Ensure that curriculum and teaching practices reflect a broad range of voices, histories, and

ideas, enriching the educational experience for all.

All roles include additional duties not captured in the job description, and responsibilities may

evolve in response to future innovations, including emerging technologies, artificial intelligence,

and new models of work

At Forsyth Tech we cultivate a culture of belonging where every member - students, staff, and

faculty - are

valued, respected, accepted and encouraged to be our true and authentic self and the voice of our

unique characteristics and experiences.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/01/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

If you need assistance, please contact HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Master's Degree or Higher in Nursing?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have two academic years of experience teaching in a nursing program?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have an unrestricted RN license?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have two calendar years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse?

• Yes

• No

• • Prior to or within the first three years of employment, will you have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to the assignment? (Note: Documentation criteria are per the North Carolina Board of Nursing).

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Professional Certificates
• Official Transcripts 1
• Official Transcripts 2
• Official Transcripts 3
• Official Transcripts 4
• Other Document