Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

About The Position

Houston Community College is seeking a full-time faculty member to teach in its Associate Degree Nursing program. The instructor provides expertise and knowledge in support of the college curriculum, establishes courses according to accepted higher-education standards, teaches using effective methodologies, and provides engagement and support that encourage student learning. Faculty responsibilities encompass teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service. Faculty are expected to teach a full load each semester under the Faculty Workload Guidelines. The position may involve teaching at multiple district locations, including dual-credit sections at partner school districts, and in face-to-face, hybrid, or synchronous or asynchronous online formats. In addition to teaching, the instructor may advise students, assist them in exploring work and career opportunities, evaluate and revise curricula and practices, and review and recommend textbooks and learning materials. Houston Community College serves the diverse Greater Houston area through 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers. It is a singly accredited, open-admission community college offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Requirements

Licensed as a registered nurse in Texas.
Master’s degree in nursing, or a master’s degree with at least six graduate-level nursing credit hours relevant to the clinical area of responsibility; official transcripts conferring the degree must accompany the application.
Three years of current professional clinical work experience in nursing.
Willingness and ability to teach day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city.
Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse professional, community, and student populations.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and to students with disabilities.
Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
Self-discipline and ability to effectively manage others.

Responsibilities

Teach nursing courses and demonstrate knowledge and skill in the discipline.
Continuously improve instruction by reviewing and using innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
Develop and use course or laboratory syllabi in accordance with college, discipline, and departmental guidelines, and submit a copy to the department chair.
Plan and use varied teaching methods and materials suited to course objectives and students with different educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Evaluate student progress toward course objectives and communicate progress in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate student records and submit required reports and forms on time.
Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.
Teach at different times, locations, and instructional modalities in response to institutional needs.
Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously and, where appropriate, assist with routine instructional laboratory maintenance.
Use classroom technology competently and explore new instructional methodologies.
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community; provide student access through office hours and other communication methods; and advise students on instructional or program-specific matters.
Present information about the academic field or program, further-study and transfer opportunities, work and career opportunities, clubs and activities, support services, and scholarships.
Create and maintain a website containing relevant academic program information.
Work with the department chair on academic advising activities as needed.
Set annual professional-growth objectives in consultation with the department chair, keep current with developments in nursing, and learn and apply technologies that support student learning.
Participate in evaluation processes for the instructor, department, and college.
Participate in institutional service activities, discipline or program meetings, and department, college, or system meetings and committees.
Follow HCCS policies and procedures and contribute to college-related, student, community, recruitment, and special-program activities.
Participate in activities that maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Contribute to departmental objectives, goals, and budget priorities through the HCCS planning process.
Review, evaluate, and revise curricula and practices to meet professional standards, state requirements, industry needs, and higher-education expectations.
Assist with articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.