East Central College has an opening for a full-time (9 month) Practical Nursing Instructor responsible for providing effective learning strategies and experiences in the classroom and laboratory for students with diverse interests, abilities, and expectations. Teaching and training duties shall be performed under the direct supervision of the CAO but may be delegated to the Program Director/Dean.

Position is located at Washington Four Rivers Career Center.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

• Master's degree in Nursing, preferred for theory instruction. Baccalaureate degree in nursing is minimally required. Appropriate clinical practice with minimum of two years of experience in nursing. Current, active licensure to practice professional nursing in Missouri; the candidate’s license to practice professional nursing have never been disciplined in any jurisdiction.
• Faculty providing clinical instruction shall have a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing and appropriate clinical experience equivalent to 4160 clock hours. A baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred. Current, active licensure to practice professional nursing in Missouri; the candidate’s license to practice professional nursing have never been disciplined in any jurisdiction.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Teach thirty (30) semester credit hours (or the equivalent in lab, studio, clinical, etc. hours) each academic year.
• With the assistance of the core faculty, Director of Practical Nursing, Dean of Health Science, and the Vice President of Academic Affairs, participate in developing course and/or program curriculum, standards and policies.
• Develop course curriculum, handouts, lectures, labs, and presentation and maintain course outlines / syllabi and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
• Maintain 7 office hours per week (as approved) for the purpose of assisting and mentoring students.
• Mentor students; provide assistance to the students regarding current information on degrees or certificates in their educational program; refer students, when appropriate, to specialized resource services within the College.
• Remain current in academic and / or program discipline, including maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements as appropriate.
• Compliance with Missouri State Board of Nursing minimum standards.
• Ongoing systematic development, implementation, and evaluation of the total program in relation to philosophy and mission and graduate competencies.

View faculty job description here.

Benefits: ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Retirement benefits, generous paid leave, tuition waiver and tuition reimbursement benefits.

Faculty salary will be commensurate with education and years of experience.  Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

East Central College is located about 60 minutes from St. Louis. For more information about East Central College visit, www.eastcentral.edu.

East Central College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Inquiries related to employment practices may be directed to Human Resources Director at 636-584-6710.  East Central College is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.