The faculty member will teach courses primarily in medical-surgical and geriatric nursing at various levels in the practical nursing program. Faculty member may also need to fill in to assist with staffing in the assocate degree nursing courses.

Responsibilities will include teaching lecture, lab, and clinical components of courses in the program. The faculty member will be expected to participate in nursing curriculum development, and assessment of course and program outcomes. They will also be expected to participate and contribute to program reviews, assessment of student achievement; and advisement of students in curricular and discipline-related matters when appropriate.

The faculty member will participate in College and program governance; engage in scholarship and professional growth; support the LCCC mission, vision and values; and pursue and attain tenure.

Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and travel to various lab and clinical sites off main campus.

The salary is commensurate with experience and supported by a comprehensive fringe benefits package. The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, a professional statement addressing (see topic below), an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), an LCCC Employment Application, and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered.

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

Required: Graduation from an approved registered nursing education program; Current, valid State of Ohio nursing licensure with no board actions; At least 2 years in practice as an RN; Master's degree in nursing.

Preferred: Strong, current clinical experience; Previous nursing education experience; Experience with distance learning education.

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, a professional statement addressing (see topic above), an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.

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