Faculty Postings

This job description is to identify specific functions and responsibilities. It is to be used in conjunction with the role responsibilities delineated in the Northern faculty handbook.

SUMMARY:

Teaching and evaluating students in practicums. This function is implemented through collaboration with team members and other faculty on assigned campus and at all Northern campuses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Actively participate as a team member in planning and coordinating team activities.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate effective teaching methods in the practicum/clinical.
• Participate in evaluation and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Maintain constructive relationships with personnel of practicum agencies utilized for student practicum experiences.
• Participate with team members in evaluation of student performance based on description of grade calculation as stated in the syllabus.
• Assist in maintaining student and course records.
• Use the learning management system (LMS) for posting assignments, feedback, and grade reports, in addition to communication about any classes missed due to weather or other unplanned absence.
• Maintain membership in professional organizations.
• Participate in continuing education, workshops, seminars and/or academic study.
• Support and foster a positive relationship with other nursing faculty members and students to create an effective learning environment.
• Support the philosophy, policies, goals and conceptual framework of the college and division.
• Maintain open communication with team leader and/or chair regarding team, student, and curriculum concerns.
• Maintain clinical competency and keep abreast of up-to-date nursing practices.
• Work in a collegial manner with staff, peers, chair, public, and students.
• Seek and develop clinical experience and clinical sites as needed.
• Facilitate success of students which may involve remediation.
• Be available to assist students for individual practice and mastery of skills.
• Integrate technology and simulation into teaching.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. Hold a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Oklahoma.
2. Have a minimum of two years current full-time equivalent practice as a registered nurse in a clinical setting.
3. Have a baccalaureate degree and preferably a master's degree in nursing. The faculty with a baccalaureate degree shall obtain a master's degree within five years of starting the master's program.
4. Part-time faculty have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Nursing Faculty must possess the following abilities:

1. Sufficient acuity (seeing ability), such as the ability to accurately prepare and administer medications, observations necessary for client assessment and nursing care, such as observing color and appearance of skin and wounds.
2. Sufficient auditory (hearing) perception to receive verbal communication from students, co-workers, and clinical institutional members. Also, to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as stethoscopes, IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, fire alarms, telephones, etc.
3. Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills required in meeting client health care needs safely and holistically while in a clinical setting with students. These include, but are not limited to, manipulation of equipment, management of multiple tubes and drains, and performance of CPR and palpation of body structures and organs. The ability to sit, walk, and stand for periods pf time is required. Lifting of occasionally 50 pounds, frequent lifting of 25 pounds, and constantly lifting of 10 pounds is required.
4. Sufficient communication and language skills (speech, comprehension, reading, writing) to interact with students, coworkers and clinical institutions. The ability to communicate effectively in English, as may be necessary for clients' interest and safety. Must be able to obtain information, describe client situations and perceive nonverbal communication.
5. Sufficient intellectual functions and emotional stability to plan and implement safe care for clients and to promote effective communication with students/coworkers/clients/families/health care team while in the clinical or office setting. Needs to have the flexibility to function effectively under stress and deal with others who may be experiencing stress.
6. Sufficient olfactory (smelling) abilities to detect presence of odor or smoke.

The individual will need to notify the nursing division in writing if such a disability occurs during employment. Professional documentation will be required regarding the individual's ability to perform job duties.

• All applicants will need to submit an NOC application which is available online through this link: Employment Application
• A cover Letter
• An updated resume
• Official college transcripts
• Three to five references with name, job title, professional relationship, phone number, address and email address

Email to human.resources@noc.edu or mail to:
Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resources,
P.O. Box 310,
Tonkawa, OK 74653 

NOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SUMMARY:  Reporting to the Division Chair for Fine Arts, the Choreographer oversees all dance instruction for the Roustabouts and any musicals. The Choreographer works closely with the Music/Theatre faculty to help create quality productions and maintain a safe and efficient learning environment.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Write and teach choreography for Roustabouts
• Teach courses in theatre dance
• Write and teach choreography for 2 musical theatre productions per year
• Attend tech week rehearsals and give notes to performers
• Assist in the recruitment of students to NOC and the Fine Arts program
• Collaborate with the musical theatre director on dance aspects of the musical productions
• Collaborate with the Roustabouts director on design of dance elements of the show
• Other duties as assigned

 QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as well as expertise to accomplish the above essential duties and responsibilities are required. The Choreographer must preserve confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information; use independent judgment and initiative in the planning, organization, and performance of responsible administrative work; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Must be able to work under pressure; meet inflexible deadlines; set priorities and maintain professionalism when dealing with individuals. The Choreographer will be responsible for creating and teaching choreography to majors and non-majors who participate in the musical theatre productions, and the Roustabouts, which includes a 1 hour traveling show performed at local high schools, and 1.5 hour show in the KPAC on the Tonkawa campus. Roustabouts rehearse Tuesday through Friday, 2:30-4:30pm with 2 days per week dedicated to learning choreography. There is also the possibility of teaching courses in theatre dance (if the candidate is properly credentialed).  Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure which includes a criminal background check. 

EDUCATION: A master’s degree is preferred, but comparable experience will be considered. The position includes choreographing the Roustabouts program, as well as one musical each semester and the possibility of teaching courses in theatre dance (if the candidate is properly credentialed). Candidates must have strong communication skills.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

 Applicants will need to submit:

• NOC Employment Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Official transcripts
• 3 Professional references including professional relationship and current contact information

Complete application packets can be mailed to, Human Resources Department, Northern Oklahoma College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or emailed to, human.resources@noc.edu  EOE

NOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Language Arts/Social Sciences Division Chair, this position will be teaching and advising full-time at the NOC Enid Campus.  Teaching areas could include: Supplemental courses, College Reading and Science Reasoning, Composition I, Composition II, literature courses, and humanities courses. The position requires teaching in a variety of teaching modes, which may include Zoom and Online, as well as traditional classroom settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Teaching undergraduate courses within the Language Arts discipline. 15 instructional hours each fall and spring semester is required
• Setting up courses and maintaining grades using Blackboard and WebAssign
• Grading coursework and providing feedback in a timely manner
• Submitting assessment data in a timely manner
• Participating in committees and professional development opportunities
• Participating in faculty meetings, student events, and graduation
• Meeting with and advising students to meet academic goals and degree planning
• Effectively communicating with students
• May include student club sponsorship
• Perform all other duties necessary to accomplish the educational objectives of the College and/or as assigned by the Language Arts/Social Sciences Division Chair

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and have a thorough understanding of the subject matter. The individual should have prior teaching experience and classroom management.  The Language Arts/ Social Sciences Faculty member should have the ability to use technology in the classroom and online/computer skills are required.  The individual should exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills. Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure which includes a criminal background check. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the relevant field. (Composition and/or Rhetoric preferred). Previous teaching experience (preferred).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY: 

• All applicants will need to submit an NOC application which is available online through this link: Employment Application
• A cover Letter
• An updated resume
• Official college transcripts
• Three to five references with name, job title, professional relationship, phone number, address and email address

Email to human.resources@noc.edu or mail to:
Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resources,
P.O. Box 310,
Tonkawa, OK 74653 

NOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SUMMARY: Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Division Chair, the Nursing Faculty is responsible for all aspects of classroom instruction and advisement. The Nursing Faculty performs his/her duties in a timely manner with a spirit of cooperation with the Division Chair and fellow divisional faculty and in agreement with institutional policies and procedures. Night classes may be required as a part of the regular teaching load, if necessary, as determined by the Division Chair.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and clearly communicate the essential concepts in nursing related courses.
• Maintain clinical competency and keep abreast of current nursing practice standards.
• Provide an innovative, dynamic learning environment with varied teaching methods to facilitate student learning.
• Utilize appropriate assessment measures to gauge student comprehension of material and communicate progress regularly to students through assignment feedback and online grade posting.
• Participate in scholarly activities and professional development to enhance classroom instruction, completing required training every year to update lecture focus areas.
• Counsel and provide academic graduation advisement to nursing students.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Serve on institutional committees as assigned.
• Assist Division Chair in the development and review of curriculum, programs and degrees related to student learning, including program review, and develop new and revised programs to reflect changing needs and priorities within the Nursing Division.
• Provide required student learning outcome assessment data to Division Chair in a timely manner.
• Perform duties in a manner that supports teamwork and professionalism among colleagues.
• Assist with continued accreditation of the Nursing division through ACEN.
• All other duties as assigned by Nursing Division Chair

 QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Instructors must have current unencumbered RN license to practice in Oklahoma. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of a master’s degree is required with at least 18 hours in the discipline and above the level of courses being taught. Previous faculty experience preferred. Candidates with BSN will be considered with commitment to complete MSN. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with clinical expertise in obstetric, pediatric, psychiatric, and complex care of adults. 

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SENSORY & COGNITIVE ABILITIES: Nursing Faculty must possess the following:

1. Sufficient acuity (seeing ability), such as the ability to accurately prepare and administer medications, observations necessary for client assessment and nursing care, such as observing color and appearance of skin and wounds.
2. Sufficient auditory (hearing) perception to receive verbal communication from students, co-workers, and clinical institutional members. Also, to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as stethoscopes, IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, fire alarms, telephones, etc.
3. Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills required in meeting client health care needs safely and holistically while in a clinical setting with students. These include, but are not limited to, manipulation of equipment, management of multiple tubes and drains, and performance of CPR and palpation of body structures and organs. The ability to sit, walk, and stand for periods of time is required. Lifting of occasionally 50 pounds, frequent lifting of 25 pounds, and constantly lifting of 10 pounds is required.
4. Sufficient communication and language skills (speech, comprehension, reading, writing) to interact with students, coworkers and clinical institutions. The ability to communicate effectively in English, as may be necessary for clients' interest and safety. Must be able to obtain information, describe client situations and perceive nonverbal communication.
5. Sufficient intellectual functions and emotional stability to plan and implement safe care for clients and to promote effective communication with students/coworkers/clients/families/health care team while in the clinical or office setting. Needs to have the flexibility to function effectively under stress and deal with others who may be experiencing stress.
6. Sufficient olfactory (smelling) abilities to detect presence of odor or smoke.

 The individual will need to notify the nursing division in writing if such a disability occurs during employment. Professional documentation will be required regarding the individual's ability to perform job duties.

 In order to apply, applicants must complete:

• NOC Employment Application
• Cover Letter
• Current Resume
• College Transcripts
• 3 Letters of Professional References

Completed applications and materials may be sent via email to human.resources@noc.edu or mailed to Human Resources, Northern Oklahoma College, 1220 E. Grand Ave, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

 EOE