Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Demonstrate patient care in clinical units of hospitals.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.

Mentor junior and adjunct faculty members.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.

Maintain a clinical practice.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Coordinate training programs with area universities, clinics, hospitals, health agencies, or vocational schools.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Participate in campus and community events.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Conduct faculty performance evaluations.