Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering College is a faith-based, regionally accredited institution, with each of the professional programs in the college accredited by relevant professional bodies. Upholding Christ, the college educates students to make service a life calling and to view health as harmony with God in body, mind, and spirit and works to transform lives through innovative healthcare education. In 2022 the college celebrated 55 years of graduate and undergraduate education in the health sciences, partnered with an outstanding Seventh-day Adventist health system – Kettering Health. Admission to the college and its programs is competitive, and enrollment is approximately 815 students.

Kettering College actively seeks, values, and celebrates individuals from diverse backgrounds, and we believe that the rich diversity of our students, faculty, and staff enhances the experience of those on our campus.

Division of Nursing

Faculty Position

REPORTS TO: Dean of Nursing                                   DATED REVIEWED: May 23, 2022

Job Summary

The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of teaching activities in the classroom clinical, laboratory, or online setting. At the minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, shared governance, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional and national professional activities and organization. The faculty member is responsible for performing assigned duties the day, evening, or weekend as assigned. A faculty member performs all other duties as directed by their Chair, Dean of Nursing or the President or designee.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Designs and facilitates learning experiences supporting department and college outcomes.
2. Meets professional obligations, such as office hours, committee appointments, and deadlines.
3. Anticipates change, adapts smoothly to change, and when appropriate, effects change.
4. Is a strong contributor to all appropriate teams, exhibiting Christian collegiality in team relationships.
5. Supports Higher Learning Commission projects for continuous quality improvement.
6. Routinely evaluates own learning needs and exhibits continuously improving outcomes.

7. Is a role model for professional behavior that supports our institutional values (Trustworthy, Innovative, Caring, Competent, and Collaborative).
8. Participates regularly in appropriate meetings and faculty development activities, including those sponsored by the College, Kettering Health, and professional organizations.
9. Uses college resources efficiently.
10. Exhibits a positive response to constructive criticism from leadership.
11. Knows and adheres to college policies and procedures.
12. Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College in all professional relationships.
13. Completes all mandatory education and/or clinical competencies.
14. Holds current, unencumbered and unrestricted Ohio RN license.
15. Completes annual basic safety education and corporate integrity education on time.
16. Designs workflow to facilitate service to students.
17. Communicates skillfully and sensitively with others from cultural backgrounds different from one’s own.
18. Professionally helps students even when their anger, distress, or other conditions make learning difficult.
19. Stays professionally current.
20. Is knowledgeable of curriculum processes and effectively uses evidenced-based teaching approaches.
21. Plans students’ clinical experiences and evaluates students’ performance in alignment with expected curriculum outcomes.
22. Communicates clinical outcomes to student, preceptor, and staff at clinical site.
23. Provides for appropriate supervision of students in the clinical setting, in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing regulations.
24. Participates in the utilization of and or research projects to advance nursing education and practice.
25. Works collaboratively with preceptors in the education of students in clinical settings.