Assistant Professor, Vocational Nursing (12 Month Tenure Track)

Temple College•2600 South First Street Temple, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision from the Department Chair, Nursing, the incumbent teaches courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship, and engages students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The faculty will supervise students in the clinical area and simulation labs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Candidate must show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility.
Must meet accrediting body criteria to teach in a Vocational Nursing Program.
Registered Nurse with current Texas license with no stipulations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing
Nursing education experience

Responsibilities

Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
Engage students in active learning.
Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
Demonstrate professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
Incorporate best practices.
Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
Participate in academic/professional organizations.
Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem-solve within the classroom, clinical setting, the department, and the institution.
Supervise and evaluate student performance in simulated and clinical environments.
Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
Foster collegiality within the department and clinical setting.
Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum.
Contribute to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.