Description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Full-Time Nursing Faculty

Pay Grade Level
F-FT

FLSA
Exempt

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems or TIAA 401(a) 13% employer contribution, TIAA 403(b), sick and personal leave time, paid holidays, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Department
Allied Health

Campus Location
Escanaba

Pay Rate

Min Salary
$48,780

Max Salary
$100,505

FTE

1

Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time

Position Type
Faculty

Job Summary/Basic Function

The primary responsibility is the instruction of practical and/or associate degree nursing students in theory, lab, and clinical settings, which requires teaching a combination of courses related to pharmacology, fundamentals, geriatrics, and medical-surgical nursing. In addition, the faculty member has various responsibilities related to professional development, curriculum development, student advising and success, as well as activities that support the College and allied health division operational success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in nursing
• Current Michigan Registered Nursing licensure or eligibility for Michigan licensure
• Two years full-time successful work experience in registered nursing
• Ability to assist nursing students in the clinic with the delivery of patient care
• Clinical competency in specialty area
• Basic life support certification
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy, and to practical and associate degree nursing
• Ability to provide inclusive and accessible teaching and learning approaches for diverse student populations
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use
• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies as needed to enhance student success
• Commitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical competence in several areas of nursing, such as medical-surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics, community health, home nursing, or geriatrics
• Post-secondary teaching experience, especially teaching practical and associate degree nursing students
• Successful experience working with at-risk students
• Familiarity with active and collaborative learning strategies, teaching of critical thinking, and essential skills of literacy
• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies related to active learning
• Willingness and ability to travel to placement sites
• Flexibility and creativity in relation to the changing role of nurses today
• Willingness to travel to attend meetings

Months Per Year
Fall and Winter semesters (August - May) with the opportunity to teach summer courses.

Hours Worked Per Week
A full-time faculty workload of 15 contact hours represents a standard full-time commitment. Additional time is required for preparation, grading, student support, and service, bringing the total workload to approximately 40 hours per week on average.

Work Schedule
Dependent upon course schedule

Supervision Exercised

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job-related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement

Occasional travel between campus

Job Duties

Job Duty

Instruct courses in lecture, lab, and clinical nursing through the use of appropriate learning experiences which provide the opportunity to meet overall course objectives and program goals.

Job Duty

Assist the Division Chair, Dean, Director of Nursing, and Faculty in developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs.

Job Duty

Create a classroom environment conducive to the development of critical thinking, critical reading skills and communication skills.

Job Duty

Conducts all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus, submitted following established guidelines each semester, and the approved textbook and/or related instructional materials.

Job Duty

Maintains student attendance, grade, and discipline records as required by the college.

Job Duty

Actively support student success through counseling, advising and assisting individual and groups of students as needed by maintaining regular student hours and/or scheduled student appointments.

Job Duty

Provide assistance and leadership to part-time faculty who are teaching specified nursing courses.

Job Duty

Participate actively in department, division, college-wide meetings, as well as continuous improvement teams.

Job Duty

Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, outcome assessment and accreditation activities.

Job Duty

Maintain an active program of professional development related to professional and institutional needs.

Job Duty

Assist with student recruitment and retention.

Job Duty

Develop, foster, and maintain effective communication and relationships between the faculty, administration, affiliating health care agencies, peers, students and college personnel to assure continuity and academic integrity in all areas of Allied Health.

Job Duty

Uses innovative classroom technology to advance student learning and access to courses/programs.

Job Duty

Develop clinical practice sites and engages in overseeing student learning.

Job Duty

Any other duties as assigned.

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension
906-217-4016

Contact Email
hr@baycollege.edu

Contact Fax
906-217-1625

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F109P

Posting Date
03/27/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upon hire, the candidate must supply Bay College with an official copy of their transcript(s).

This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Salary is based upon degree, education and experience.

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2691
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Transcript
5. Letter of Reference 1
6. Letter of Reference 2
7. Letter of Reference 3

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a current Michigan Registered Nursing Licensure or eligibility for Michigan Licensure?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you possess a minimum of a Master's degree in Nursing?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * How many years of teaching experience do you possess?
   • No teaching experience
   • 0-1 years
   • 1-3 years
   • 3-5 years
   • 5+ years
4. * How many years of experience do you possess working as an RN is the field?
   • No years of experience
   • 0-2 years of experience
   • 3-5 years of experience
   • 6-9 years of experience
   • 10+ years of experience