ADN Instructor

Ranger College • Early, TX

8d

About The Position

An instructor/faculty member in the Nursing Program is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives of the Nursing Program, and ensuring program compliance with the Texas Board of Nursing. These responsibilities require leadership in both academic and workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals; participating in educational planning; evaluating student performance; motivating and advising students; and generating program reports as needed. The individual that serves as an Instructor in the Nursing Program is a full-time faculty member.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from a nationally, regionally or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience in Medical/ Surgical Nursing, Critical Care Nursing AND/OR Emergency Room Care Nursing preferred
• Two of the last four years with full time earnings in the nursing field
• One year full time teaching practical experience in the anticipated subject area of teaching
• Must hold and maintain a current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse of the State of Texas
• The candidate must be an excellent communicator, have superior interpersonal skills, be an innovative, problem-solving thinker, and have demonstrated potential for leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Assist in curriculum development and instructional advancement in the field of Nursing.
• The preferred candidate will be familiar with simulation technology and knowledgeable in nursing informatics, computerized medical records and computer based technology.
• Candidate must also be informed in learning management systems/platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assess the instructional needs of students and help coordinate the development of a plan to address these needs
• Teach-lectures and clinicals as assigned; determined by need and/or expertise
• Maintain communication and work cooperatively with off campus sites
• Assist with curriculum development
• Maintain quality assurance to remain compliant with all required agencies
• Assist in core curriculum evaluations, assessment of institutional effectiveness and preparation of reports
• Serve on institutional committees, screening committees for faculty positions as assigned by the College President, Vice President for Instruction or the Dean of Associate Degree Nursing
• Obtain qualified preceptors at designated clinical facilities and supervise preceptors and students at various off campus clinical facilities
• Conduct student recruitment
• Maintain overload hours if required

Benefits

• Group health and life insurance (60 day waiting period for health)
• Retirement benefits (TRS or ORP)
• Optional benefits include disability, vision and dental insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees