Nursing Instructor

El Paso Community College • El Paso, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Instructor provides nursing instruction that reflects the philosophies and objectives of the College and Nursing Program, promoting an evidence-based and supportive learning environment. In-person work on campus is an essential function. This is an anticipated faculty opening for a tenure-track position with annual academic-year contracts leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year of employment. Depending on the hiring committee’s decision and college needs, the position may instead be offered as a Lecturer position. The instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses during a semester.

The instructor develops and revises curriculum and instructional materials; teaches and evaluates student learning; mentors students; participates in faculty, division, and institutional activities; and contributes to program evaluation and accreditation. Supplemental salary depends on credentials (23% of salary). Full-time tenure-track positions are also eligible for a hiring/retention stipend of $2,000 in the first year and $2,000 in the second year.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing (Nursing Education track preferred); or a master's degree in another field plus at least six graduate credit hours in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; or a Doctorate in Nursing (DNP or PhD) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Three years of work experience in acute care or community nursing providing direct patient care.
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Texas, or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience or ability to teach in the nursing discipline using a student-centered approach.
• Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
• Experience or ability to incorporate innovative teaching practices and technology into the classroom.
• Submit transcripts reflecting completed coursework and conferred degrees with the application; the candidate must be fully qualified at the time of application.
• Complete and submit an online EPCC Application for Employment by the announced deadline.
• Academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or certified as recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in the institution's home country.
• Foreign transcripts must include a full word-for-word translation by a current NACES member and an evaluation for equivalency to U.S.-accredited coursework.
• Provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.
• Successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check, as permitted or required by law and College policy.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification.
• Master's degree in Nursing Education track.

Responsibilities

• Use evidence-based teaching methods appropriate for students with varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Provide students opportunities to assess their progress and reasonable opportunities to master course and program outcomes.
• Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with a syllabus by the end of the first week of classes, including course requirements, objectives, means of attaining objectives, and evaluation methods.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials.
• Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
• Assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
• Post and maintain office hours according to institutional guidelines.
• Mentor students and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
• Encourage students to evaluate instruction and course effectiveness through established methods.
• Participate in committees supporting division and institutional initiatives and collaborate with fellow faculty to advance division and College goals.
• Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year.
• Participate in faculty orientation and scheduled professional development activities, and maintain professional awareness and growth.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or division staff.
• Contribute to College governance through active committee service.
• Support the community college's mission to serve the community.
• Participate in the Total Program Evaluation process for accreditation, including collecting and analyzing data on program outcomes and developing improvement plans to meet accreditation standards and enhance the nursing program.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Supplemental salary dependent on credentials (23% of salary).
• Hiring/retention stipend of $2,000 for the first year and $2,000 for the second year for full-time tenure-track positions.
• For out-of-town candidates invited to an on-campus interview, reimbursement for one-half of transportation costs for travel within the United States and College-arranged lodging for up to two nights.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level