Instructor, Nursing Assisting

Degree Level: Total Annual Pay
Associate Degree $50,000.00
Bachelor's Degree $52,500.00
Master's Degree $55,000.00
Doctorate Degree $57,500.00

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary:
This is a full-time faculty appointment, 9/10-month contract. This position is responsible for serving as the on-campus didactic, lab, and off-site clinical instructor/coordinator for nursing assisting students. Classes will meet face-to-face during the daytime, with possible evening courses in the fall and spring. Summer adjunct opportunities may also be available. The faculty member will oversee the supervision and education of nursing assisting students, guiding them in the application of classroom and on-campus lab skills in clinical settings. Responsibilities include developing and revising curriculum to meet professional and educational standards, providing academic advising to nursing and nursing assisting students, and participating in faculty, departmental, and campus meetings. Additional duties may include serving on university committees, handling assignments as designated by the Director of Nursing Education and/or the Dean of Health Sciences, and addressing concerns or complaints alongside students, faculty and staff. Faculty members are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the current catalog to assist students with accurate course scheduling and degree planning in collaboration with Student Affairs. A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential, as is a genuine interest in teaching and advancing the quality of education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Nursing Assisting classes and assist in coordinating adjunct faculty teaching Nursing Assisting courses. The typical teaching load for full-time faculty is 15 semester hours (or equivalent) per semester, with a minimum of ten posted office hours per week.
• Develop syllabi in accordance with the ENMU-Roswell Health Science Center's standardized course syllabus. When multiple sections of a course are offered, the full-time lead faculty will distribute a common syllabus to adjunct faculty.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and follow appropriate procedures for reporting grades (mid-term and final), ensuring that grades reflect students' achievement and performance in alignment with the course syllabus.
• Foster a dynamic learning environment that promotes student engagement in both face-to-face and online classrooms. Utilize a motivational presentation style and demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Develop and administer comprehensive final exams that assess students' achievement of course objectives.
• Participate in professional activities, including serving on campus and/or community committees, attending faculty meetings, in-service events, and retention meetings.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing Education, Dean of Health Sciences, and Administrative Support to develop class schedules and manage textbook orders for fall, spring, and summer semesters.
• Attend graduation ceremonies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• One year of nursing experience in an acute care or long-term care setting.
• Meet all qualifications established by the New Mexico Board of Nursing.
• Hold a current, unencumbered registered nurse license in New Mexico in good standing.
• Meet all institutional and clinical partner regulatory qualifications.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in long-term care settings.
• Administrative or supervisory experience.
• Prior nursing assisting teaching experience.
• Experience with educational learning management systems.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Strong commitment to student learning, integrating technology into the curriculum, and fostering an engaged learning environment.

• Work is typically performed during normal business hours, with occasional evenings and weekends required to meet deadlines.

• The work is primarily sedentary, but may occasionally require exerting up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume/ Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts Official or Unofficial (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 624-7412. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel atfrances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or emailroswell.hr@enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS