Nursing Assistant Professor

Tallahassee State College is a dynamic and growing comprehensive community college located in Tallahassee, Florida. The College’s 2022 fall enrollment of more than 10,000 students includes nearly 44 percent minority students. The College enjoys a strong reputation for teaching excellence and for producing graduates with Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Science degrees, and college credit certificates. Tallahassee is also home to two state universities, Florida State University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. TSC partners with both universities and with a number of private higher education institutions to afford greater opportunities for all students, faculty, and surrounding communities.  TSC also partners with area businesses and organizations to meet local workforce needs. 

The College is excited to announce an opening for the position of Nursing Faculty – P03267 in the Healthcare Professions Division. We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community. 

What You’ll Do

Demonstrates effective instructional effort by (1) maintaining high academic standards, (2) teaching current and relevant curriculum (3) communicating content effectively, and (4) cultivating an environment best suited to learning:

• Lists teaching assignments and reassigned time assignments (Provided by Administrator).

• Provides instructor syllabi that comply with Policy 05-12. (Provided electronically).

• Grades accurately reflect student achievements of learning outcomes (Syllabus grade calculation information should provide evidence that the grading system rationale puts primary focus on learning outcomes assessment (through tests, quizzes, papers, presentations and the like); grade weighting for attendance, behaviors, extra credit, and homework should be lower than learning assessments.

• Teach classes at assigned time and place (provide teaching and office schedule). Compliance to schedule assumed absent concerns/evidence presented to supervisor.

• Maintains and reports accurate records of attendance and grades when required by state and federal law and college policy and procedures. Compliance assumed absent concerns/evidence presented to supervisor.  Recording class attendance at each class meeting is required by TCC procedure 05-07AP).

• Maintains office hours in accordance with the schedule developed and approved by the immediate supervisor each semester (provide teaching and office schedule). Compliance to schedule assumed absent concerns/evidence presented to supervisor.

Demonstrates active engagement in defining appropriate curriculum content and revision of curriculum as appropriate:

• Reviews course objectives and instructional strategies periodically to assure consistency with master syllabus;

• Prepares or revises master course syllabus and assists in course coordination;

• Participates in selection of appropriate course textbooks, resources, and learning management systems or other modes of reference/instruction as appropriate;

• Revises course or develop new courses as needed to assure relevancy and appropriateness of curriculum.

Demonstrates significant contributions to the college through service and support of college policies and procedures (do not identify as service any activities for which you receive reassigned time or a supplemental contract):

• Encourage students to make maximum use of the resources of the College, including the Library, Learning Commons, and online resources (indicated on syllabus and/or handouts/assignments, on Blackboard or elsewhere);

• Engage in service to the college through standing committee participation, assistance in other units such as orientation or recruitment in student affairs;

• Engage in service to the division through committee participation, support for adjuncts, administrative duties, course or finals coordination, or other activities agreed on with the supervisor;

• Provides service to the discipline through leadership positions in state or national organizations;

• Participates in the advising process;

• Follows college policy and procedures in all matters (compliance assumed absent concerns/evidence presented to supervisor.)

Demonstrates active engagement in professional development:

• Develops and implements a plan for professional development that may include short and long term goals, as well as documentation to be included in the professional portfolio.  Professional development may also include opportunities that are not planned but that present themselves during the year and are recorded as they occur.  The plan is intended to be individualized and may involve innovation in instruction, curriculum, or service.

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Who We’re Looking For

The Position must have:

• Master’s degree in nursing and appropriate professional certification coupled with work experience and registered nurse professional licensure in Florida.

Application Requirements

Complete the online TSC application for the listed position. The following documents are required when completing the online application: 

Resume/CV   

Cover Letter, addressing:

• Commitment to student retention, success and completion.

• Commitment to development and assessment of student learning.

• Use of technology and innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning, including online learning and alternative delivery systems.

• Willingness to support a diverse population of learners inside and beyond the classroom.

• Ability to work in a participatory and collegial setting

Unofficial transcript(s) of all relevant college coursework.

Teaching Philosophy 

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until all vacancies have been filled.