Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor

Mississippi Delta Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or veteran status in its educational programs and activities or in its employment practices. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Waunita Roberts Jones, Execut ive Director of Human Resources, Stauffer -Wood Administration Building, Suite 144, Office 145, P. O. Box 668, Moorhead, MS 38761, 662- 246-6390; EEOC@msdelta.edu .

NOTICE OF VACANCY Health Science Adjunct Instructor -Practical Nursing REPORTS TO: Program Director/Chair and Dean of Health Sciences DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: At Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse stud ent population brings to a community college. The successful Practical Nursing (PN) Adjunct Instructor will be an equity -minded individual committed to student success by collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students and community partners who support the institution's mission. This position requires clinical responsibilities in a specified PN course/s. Under the direction of the Program Director/Chair, the adjunct faculty primarily facilitates student learning within the program/course of study. The adjunct faculty follows the prepared course/s syllabi, outlines and objectives, instructs and evaluates students, reports progress, participates in the assessment process, supports the Program Director/Chair to ensure effective program/division operation, and maintains appropriate expertise and competence through continuing professional development. This position will also include customer service and community involvement.

More specifically, the Practical Nursing (PN) Adjunct Instructor is responsible for but not limited to the following: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate student learning o Help establish meaningful student learning outcomes for skills assessment o Evaluate student performance fairly and cons istently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning o Maintain accurate records of student progress and initiate academic and/or personal counseling as needed for students o Reinforce and encourage learner involvement in instruction o Provide feedback and evaluate student skills assessment in coordination with course leader/faculty o Maintain records of student attendance and skills performance

• Support college, division, and program policies and procedures o Teach classes, labs, and clinical as assigned o Teach credit and/or non- credit courses within field or discipline as needed o Post and maintain regular office hours, in accordance with college policy o Maintain confidentiality of student, faculty, program, division, and college information o Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials o Record and provide attendance data in accordance with college policy and procedures o Maintain requirements specified by state and national accrediting agencies Mississippi Delta Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or veteran status in its educational programs and activities or in its employment practices. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Waunita Roberts Jones, Execut ive Director of Human Resources, Stauffer -Wood Administration Building, Suite 144, Office 145, P. O. Box 668, Moorhead, MS 38761, 662- 246-6390; EEOC@msdelta.edu . MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Registered Nurse who possesses a minimum of two (2 ) years of nursing experience, at least one (1) year of which must be in the provision of long term care facility servic es; and must have completed a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults or supervising nurse aides

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Dedicated to and appreciate the concept of the community college.
• Demonst rated effective use of technology.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject matter o Have a thorough and accurate knowledge of field or discipline o Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories in the field or discipline o Connect subject matter to related fi eld or discipline (relevance) o Stay current in subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops o Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the ed ucational experience o Be familiar with best practices to promote student success
• Effective planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Highly attentive to detail.
• Strong sense of personal and professional integrity. 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essen tial functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This position may r equire prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen. This position requires some travel and working some evenings and weekends. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whil e performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a Full-time, 9 -months, Exempt, and Other Instruction (OI) position Mississippi Delta Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or veteran status in its educational programs and activities or in its employment practices. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Waunita Roberts Jones, Execut ive Director of Human Resources, Stauffer -Wood Administration Building, Suite 144, Office 145, P. O. Box 668, Moorhead, MS 38761, 662- 246-6390; EEOC@msdelta.edu. SALARY $2,000 per 3- contract hour course

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applicants should submit all of the following in order for their application to be considered for employment:

1. MDCC Employment Application Form
2. Unofficial College Transcript(s)
3. Current Resume
4. Valid Driver's License
5. Authority to Release Information Form/ Consent Form The MDCC Employment Application can be found on the MDCC Human Resources website, https://msdelta.formstack.com/forms/applicationforemployment Official transcripts are required upon hire and may be sent directly from the university/college electronically to humanresources@msdelta.edu or via postal mail to: Office of Human Resources - P. O. Box 668 - Moorhead, MS 38761 DEADLINE Internal /External - July 2, 202 6 at 5:00 p.m.