FACULTY POSTINGS

Nursing Instructor -Enid- Full- Time

SUMMARY: Northern Oklahoma College has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Nursing Instructor for the Enid campus to teach in the classroom, clinical setting, and skills/simulation laboratory. MSN preferred with at least 2 years of current full-time registered nursing experience. Previous faculty experience preferred. Candidates with BSN will be considered with commitment to complete MSN. Clinical expertise in pediatrics preferred. Instructors must have a current unencumbered RN license to practice in Oklahoma, be computer literate, and have excellent communication skills. Nursing instructors are responsible for creating an innovative dynamic learning environment in all settings, assessing student learning, and maintaining weekly office hours to provide student advisement and success counseling. Excellent benefits, flexibility, and a fulfilling work environment with an exceptional team of educators. 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.

 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 up-to-date nursing practices.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure which includes a criminal background check.

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; teaching experience is preferred. Excellent communication skills are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Night classes may be required as a part of the regular teaching load if necessary as determined by the Division Chair.

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.

Candidates available beginning January 6, 2025 will receive priority consideration. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Nikole Hicks, Division Chair (580-628-6679 or nikole.hicks@noc.edu). Applicants need to submit an NOC application form available online at www.noc.edu/faculty, letter of application, resume/CV, three letters of professional recommendation, and current official transcripts to Human Resources, Northern Oklahoma College, PO Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or a complete application packet can be emailed to: human.resources@noc.edu  EOE

Adjunct Geospatial Technologies Instructor- Tonkawa-    Part Time

 Northern Oklahoma College Division of Agriculture & Biological Science in Tonkawa is seeking an adjunct instructor for a Geospatial Technologies course for the Spring 2025 semester. A successful applicant will have a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in agricultural sciences or closely related field and exhibit strong communication skills. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Applications will be considered until the position is filled

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Ability to lead hands-on laboratory experiments demonstrating new technology in precision agriculture
• Schedule a minimum of 30 minutes of office hours either prior to or following the class period.
• Provide required data for program assessment.

Areas of Knowledge and Expertise Include:

• A thorough understanding of subject matter of the courses taught and of laboratory techniques required of the course. Topics to be covered will include: historical and modern farming equipment, set up and use of GPS systems on agricultural equipment, agricultural automation and robotics, and irrigation and fertilization techniques.
• Prior teaching experience and classroom management is preferred.
• Mastery of computer skills.
• Experience with Blackboard Ultra LMS is preferred (training will be available).
• Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure which includes a criminal background check. 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, push, lift, haul, pull, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend and twist the body while performing essential duties, use hands to operate controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants will need to submit an NOC application which is available online at www.noc.edu/faculty , a letter of application, a resume, official college transcripts, and three references with name, job title, professional relationship, phone number, address, and email address to Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resources, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or complete application packets can be emailed to human.resources@noc.edu. EOE

LASS Division Chair- Social Science and Language Arts

SUMMARY: Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Division Chair is responsible for all aspects of the academic division and serves as the primary spokesperson for the division.  The Division Chair serves as a faculty member and provides leadership within the division and the college.  The Division Chair performs position duties in the spirit of cooperation with divisional faculty. These duties are performed in a timely manner in consultation with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and in agreement with institutional policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:

• Lead the division in the annual revision of a strategic plan and submit budgetary and capital needs related to that plan, including requests for faculty, classroom/building needs, and equipment needs.
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum, programs, and degrees related to student learning, including assessment plans, curriculum updates, and the development of new and revised courses, programs, and degrees to reflect changing needs and priorities within the Social Science Division.
• Under the direction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, supervise the faculty within the division.
• Participate in the hiring and evaluation of all faculty within the division and coordinate responsibility for hiring and evaluating adjunct faculty on alternate campuses with faculty liaisons.
• Oversee the Language Arts and Social Science Division Website information updates.
• Prepare designated reports required for the division by the college.
• Prepare preliminary course schedules for the division each semester.
• Coordinate textbook selections for the division, including all campuses.
• Be an academic graduation adviser.
• Be knowledgeable about concurrent enrollment teaching and learning practices.
• Coordinate divisional meetings each semester to involve all faculty in curriculum, textbook, and assessment decisions.
• Respond to student and faculty issues and provide guidance in resolutions.
• Monitor facilities and technology usage within divisional areas and submit updates needed.
• Provide leadership that fosters teamwork and professionalism among colleagues.
• Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure, which includes a criminal background check.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of a master’s degree is required; teaching experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, push, lift, haul, pull, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend and twist the body while performing essential duties, use hands to operate controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Applicants will need to submit an NOC application which is available online at www.noc.edu/faculty  a letter of application, a resume, official college transcripts, and three references with name, job title, professional relationship, phone number, address, and email address to Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resources, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or complete application packets can be emailed to human.resources@noc.edu.  EOE

Adjunct for Chemistry or Physics Instructor -Tonkawa          Part- Time

Northern Oklahoma College Division of Engineering, Physical Science, and Process Technology is seeking an adjunct instructor for Chemistry or Physics to begin the Fall semester of 2025. This is a teaching position on the Tonkawa Campus. Teaching areas include General Chemistry and Concepts of Chemistry or General Physics and Concepts of Physics. However, additional teaching duties could be in the area of General Physical Science and Earth Science. A successful applicant will have a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 hours in chemistry or physics and strong communication skills. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.  Please contact Frankie Wood-Black, Division Chair of Engineering, Physical Science, and Process Technology or Frankie.woodblack@noc.edu with specific questions.

Successful applicants will complete training during the first semester of employment and complete both IT and Blackboard training prior to the beginning of the first semester.

• • Teach undergraduate courses in General Chemistry, Concepts of Chemistry, General Physics, Concepts of Physics, General Physical Science, or Earth Science.
  • Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans.
  • Effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to students.
  • Guide and support student learning through assignments and assessments.
  • Maintain a positive and professional classroom environment.
  • Northern Oklahoma College Division of Engineering, Physical Science, and Process Technology is seeking an adjunct instructor for Chemistry or Physics to begin the Fall semester of 2025. This is a teaching position on the Tonkawa Campus. Teaching areas include General Chemistry and Concepts of Chemistry or General Physics and Concepts of Physics. However, additional teaching duties could be in the area of General Physical Science and Earth Science. A successful applicant will have a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 hours in chemistry or physics and strong communication skills. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please contact Frankie Wood-Black, Division Chair of Engineering, Physical Science, and Process Technology or Frankie.woodblack@noc.edu with specific questions.
    Successful applicants will complete training during the first semester of employment and complete both IT and Blackboard training prior to the beginning of the first semester.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
    ● Teach undergraduate courses in General Chemistry, Concepts of Chemistry, General Physics, Concepts of Physics, General Physical Science, or Earth Science.
    ● Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans.
    ● Effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to students.
    ● Guide and support student learning through assignments and assessments.
    ● Maintain a positive and professional classroom environment.
    ● Areas of Knowledge and Expertise Include:
    ● Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the relevant field. (Chemistry, Physics, or Related Field preferred)
    ● Strong communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
    ● Previous teaching experience (preferred).
    ● Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure which includes a criminal background check.

Areas of Knowledge and Expertise Include:

• • Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the relevant field. (Chemistry, Physics, or Related Field preferred)
  • Previous teaching experience (preferred).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• • Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure which includes a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, push, lift, haul, pull, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend and twist the body while performing essential duties, use hands to operate controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Applicants will need to submit an NOC application which is available online at www.noc.edu/faculty , a letter of application, a resume, official college transcripts, and three references with name, job title, professional relationship, phone number, address, and email address to Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resources, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or complete application packets can be emailed to human.resources@noc.edu. EOE

Adjunct for Wind/Process Tech Program-Tonkawa-           Part- Time

Northern Oklahoma College Division of Engineering, Physical Science, and Process Technology is seeking an adjunct instructor and/or subject matter expert support for Wind/Process Technology Program to begin the Spring semester of 2025. This can be an adjunct teaching position to cover a 16-week or 8-week course, depending upon the candidate’s schedule. Alternatively, NOC is seeking subject matter experts willing to support the program by providing instruction on an individual lecture period basis in coordination with the instructor of record. Teaching areas can be adapted to the individual’s Wind/Process Technology Industry skill set. Applications and/or letters of interest will be considered until the position is filled.  Please contact Frankie Wood-Black, Division Chair of Engineering, Physical Science, and Process Technology or Frankie.woodblack@noc.edu with specific questions.

Successful applicants will complete training during the first semester of employment and complete both IT and Blackboard training prior to the beginning of the first semester.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Teach undergraduate classes related to areas of Wind or Process Technology
• Provide instruction related to specific topics in Wind, Energy Production, Process Technology and related topics.
• Effectively communicate complex concepts specific to work in the related career fields  to students.
• Work with the instructor to guide and support student learning through assignments and assessments.
• Maintain a positive and professional classroom environment.

Areas of Knowledge and Expertise Include:

• An Associate of Applied Science or Associate Degree or higher with experience in the industry and strong communication skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
• Previous teaching experience (preferred).
• Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure which includes a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, push, lift, haul, pull, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend and twist the body while performing essential duties, use hands to operate controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Applicants will need to submit an NOC application which is available online at www.noc.edu/faculty , a letter of application, a resume, official college transcripts, and three references with name, job title, professional relationship, phone number, address, and email address to Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resources, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or complete application packets can be emailed to human.resources@noc.edu. EOE

Adjunct Liberal Arts Division – Stillwater

Northern Oklahoma College Division of Liberal Arts is seeking an adjunct instructor to begin the Spring semester of 2025. This is an adjunct teaching position on the Stillwater Campus. Teaching areas could include American History courses and American Government Courses. The position requires teaching in a variety of teaching modes, which may include Zoom and Online, as well as Traditional classroom settings. A successful applicant will have a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 hours in History and Political Science and strong communication skills. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.  Please contact Tammy Davis, Division Chair of Liberal Arts at tamera.davis@noc.edu with specific questions.

Successful applicants will complete training during the first semester of employment and complete IT, Advising, and Blackboard training prior to the beginning of the first semester.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Teach undergraduate courses, such as American History to 1877, American History Since 1877, and American Government.
• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans.
• Effectively communicate to students.
• Guide and support student learning through assignments and assessments.
• Maintain a positive and professional classroom environment.

Areas of Knowledge and Expertise Include:

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the relevant field. (History and Political Science)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
• Previous teaching experience (preferred).
• Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure which includes a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, push, lift, haul, pull, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend and twist the body while performing essential duties, use hands to operate controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Applicants will need to submit an NOC application which is available online at www.noc.edu/faculty , a letter of application, a resume, official college transcripts, and three references with name, job title, professional relationship, phone number, address, and email address to Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resources, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or complete application packets can be emailed to human.resources@noc.edu. EOE

Adjunct Liberal Arts Division – Stillwater

Northern Oklahoma College Division of Liberal Arts is seeking an adjunct instructor to begin the Spring semester of 2025. This is an adjunct teaching position on the Stillwater Campus. Teaching areas could include Supplement to Composition; College Reading Skills and Techniques; Composition I; and Composition II. The position requires teaching in a variety of teaching modes, which may include Zoom and Online, as well as Traditional classroom settings. A successful applicant will have a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 hours in Composition and Rhetoric; Reading; and Literature and strong communication skills. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.  Please contact Tammy Davis, Division Chair of Liberal Arts at tamera.davis@noc.edu with specific questions.

Successful applicants will complete training during the first semester of employment and complete IT, Advising, and Blackboard training prior to the beginning of the first semester.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Teach undergraduate courses, such as Supplement to Composition; College Reading Skills and Techniques; Composition I; and Composition II.
• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans.
• Effectively communicate to students.
• Guide and support student learning through assignments and assessments.
• Maintain a positive and professional classroom environment.

Areas of Knowledge and Expertise Include:

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the relevant field. (Composition and Rhetoric; Reading; and Literature)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
• Previous teaching experience (preferred).
• Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure which includes a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, push, lift, haul, pull, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend and twist the body while performing essential duties, use hands to operate controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Applicants will need to submit an NOC application which is available online at www.noc.edu/faculty , a letter of application, a resume, official college transcripts, and three references with name, job title, professional relationship, phone number, address, and email address to Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resources, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or complete application packets can be emailed to human.resources@noc.edu. EOE

Adjunct Ag Mechanical Systems- Precision Agriculture- NOC – Tonkawa 

Northern Oklahoma College Division of Agriculture & Biological Science in Tonkawa is seeking an adjunct instructor an Ag Mechanical Systems course. Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Applicants must have a minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, or closely related field, and exhibit strong communication skills. A master’s degree with preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Ability to lead hands-on laboratory experiments demonstrating new technology in precision agriculture
• Teaching a maximum of 12 credit hours per the fall and spring semesters, with the understanding that the number of hours available will fluctuate from semester to semester based on the needs of the division.
• Schedule a minimum of 30 minutes of office hours either prior to or following class period.
• Provide required data for program assessment.

Areas of Knowledge and Expertise Include:

• A thorough understanding of subject matter of the courses taught and of laboratory techniques required of the course. Topics to be covered will include: historical and modern farming equipment, set up and use of GPS systems on agricultural equipment, agricultural automation and robotics, and irrigation and fertilization techniques.
• Prior teaching experience and classroom management is preferred.
• Mastery of computer skills.
• Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) is preferred (training will be available).
• Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure which includes a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, push, lift, haul, pull, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend and twist the body while performing essential duties, use hands to operate controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants will need to submit an NOC application which is available online at www.noc.edu/faculty , a letter of application, a resume, official college transcripts, and three references with name, job title, professional relationship, phone number, address, and email address to Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resources, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or complete application packets can be emailed to human.resources@noc.edu. EOE

Nursing Clinical Instructors- Stillwater & Tonkawa-Part- Time

Applications are being accepted by Northern Oklahoma College for Part-Time Nursing Clinical Instructors to teach nursing clinicals and/or assist in the campus practice lab for the Tonkawa and Stillwater campuses. A minimum of an BSN degree is required with at least 2 years of current full-time clinical experience in med-surg, mental health, critical care, OB, or pediatric settings. Instructors must have a current unencumbered RN license to practice in Oklahoma and be computer literate. Fall semester clinicals begin in August, and spring clinicals begin in January. Part-time clinical faculty are paid $50 per hour and are hired on a per-semester basis. Clinical days are negotiable. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Nikole Hicks, Division Chair (580-628-6679 or nikole.hicks@noc.edu). Applicants will need to submit an NOC application form available online at www.noc.edu/faculty, cover letter, resume, three professional recommendations, and current official transcripts to Human Resources, Northern Oklahoma College, PO Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or complete application packets can be emailed to: human.resources@noc.edu  EOE