OB Adjunct Faculty (ADN)

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Community College is seeking an OB Adjunct Faculty member for the ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) program. This role is responsible for preparing and delivering coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways, reflecting a commitment to student success, culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. The faculty member will meet professional standards in accordance with college policies and procedures. Austin Community College is a public two-year institution serving a diverse student population, committed to its mission of promoting student success and community development through accessible higher education and workforce training.

Requirements

Master's of Science in Nursing
3 years of OB nursing experience at the bedside.
Current unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas.
Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural backgrounds.
Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
Commitment to a culture of care for all.
Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and to the principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.
Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.
Upload unofficial/copy of transcripts
Upload Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
Upload Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [email protected].

Nice To Haves

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements.
SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within each discipline.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach courses in the field of Professional Nursing ADN Program to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.
Participate in simulation activities, as well as Mastery Check off's and Labs.
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.