CEWD Part-Time Instructor, Medication Aid

Alvin College•Varies: Alvin College / Allied Health Clinical Sites, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time Instructor Pool in our Continuing Education Workforce Development (CEWD) department for available assignments during the academic year. This position is limited to no more than 19 hours per week. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on departmental needs. The Instructor will teach a variety of Medication Aid courses and provide quality instruction in a safe environment to students in accordance with Alvin College (AC) policies and procedures. This position requires the individual to follow the current course outlines, objectives, evaluate student competencies and maintain safety procedures within the classroom. The instructor constantly evaluates their effectiveness in the classroom by helping students obtain course learning outcomes and the impact that they have on student retention. Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that promotes outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited College or University
Two (2) years of non-teaching work experience in caring for individuals in a long term care setting OR be an instructor in a school of nursing
Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Basic proficiency in online tools such as Blackboard
The instructor will frequently perform autonomously and must be self-motivated
Will be required to proceed with independent actions with mutually established guidelines and minimal supervision from the CEWD Program Director
Must be flexible with the ability to work days, nights, and/or weekends with the understanding that available hours will be based on the needs of the program not to exceed 19 hours per week
Must be flexible and understands a minimum number of hours is not guaranteed and that classes may be cancelled and/or rescheduled with minimal notice due to student need, student enrollment and/or program needs
Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited College or University
Bilingual - English/Spanish (Speak)

Responsibilities

Instruct and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom at various times and locations
Possess a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence
Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral
Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the HHSC.
Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources
Assess students' performance through a range of measurement activities and keeps them informed of their progress in a timely manner
Engage students face-to-face and through electronic communications
Utilize technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others
Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives
Build positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community
Adheres to Alvin College’s policies and procedures.
Attends institutional meetings as required.
Other duties as assigned.