Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and update all course syllabi. Follow syllabi template and submit to supervisor.
Instruct both online and face to face classes following CDC regulations as determined by administration.
Prepare textbook orders for students in collaboration with the SGU Nursing Department administrative assistant prior to the end of the semester previous to when the course is offered for submission to Department Chair.
Demonstrate competence using available technology in the classroom.
Present lectures on nursing theory, other nursing content, and NCLEX review. Will encourage discussion in class to engage students in learning and provide remedial instruction when needed.
Arrange for lectures and demonstrations by experts in various medical fields.
Supervise independent or group projects, use of equipment, laboratory work or other training. This will include being responsible for students during Clinical hours as needed.
Observe and evaluate work of students to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement. Assist students with documentation in the clinical setting.
Advise, mentor and counsel students on course selection, career choices, and other academic or career concerns.
Keep supplies up to date and maintain current standards of care.
Work with local community on projects such as health fairs, point of distribution or emergency disaster drills and have students involved within their level of knowledge and ability.
Administer oral, written, or skills performance tests to further measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of education provided and keep on file for 3 years.
Keep student attendance records on file indefinitely.
Submit mid-term and final grades to registrar at specified times.
Communicate with customers, staff, peers, and supervisor in a professional manner.
Maintain a good attitude. Encourage trust, respect and cooperation among team members. Provide good customer service to all customers, internal and external.
Attend staff meetings, mandatory faculty professional development, technical trainings, including Jenzabar as required by the university.
Serve on faculty committees and nursing governance committees. Such as curriculum or ethics committees.
Make recommendations to Department Chair regarding program needs, informational changes to the university catalog, departmental policies and procedures, and acquisition of instructional materials and supplies.
Be available to students by maintaining office hours when not in class teaching.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and as mutually agreed upon to the benefit of Sinte Gleska University.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters preferred. (If applicant does not possess the required degree in nursing, a plan of study to obtain that degree must be submitted documenting the time line for completion. A maximum of 5 years is allowed.)
Must have at least 3 years of nursing experience.
Must maintain a current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Dakota.
The position is subject to a pre-employment background check and the information obtained will be used in a confidential, nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Confidentiality:
The SGU employee agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding FERPA, HIPAA, and the contents of all Sinte Gleska University correspondence, student records, personnel files and fiscal data.
Additional Information:
Sinte Gleska University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
The SGU employee is responsible for ensuring that his/her personnel file is current with regard to official evidence of educational qualifications and experiences. Failure to do so prior to start of the contract year may result in not receiving compensation commensurate with claimed advancement in promotional steps.
To apply submit a completed SGU job application with a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent, Resume, Official Transcripts, Verification of College Degree(s), Certificates, Driver License, Tribal ID or abstract. Submit completed application with attachments to the HR Department. For further information contact Vijayakumar Chebrolu, Human Resource Director @ SGU Administration Building or call 605-856-8261/email vijayakumar.chebrolu@sintegleska.edu. Applications are available on the SGU website under job opportunities. The position is open until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Sinte Gleska University (SGU) is one of the preeminent tribal colleges in the nation. SGU offers certificate progams, AA degrees, Bachelors and Masters degrees. SGU is in its 52nd year of operating as an institution of post-secondary education, serving the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in south-central South Dakota. Sinte Gleska is one of the oldest tribal colleges in the nation, and was the first tribal college to offer the Bachelors and Masters degrees. SGU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has teacher education programs and nursing programs that are credentialed by state boards. Within the last 2 years, the college has become approved for distance education. The mission of Sinte Gleska University is:
Sinte Gleska University strives to build a healthy tribal nation and sustain cultural identity by developing critical-minded lifelong learners who promote dialogue and analysis, value diversity and provide leadership.