Professor, Associate Degree Nursing

San Jacinto College•Houston, TX

About The Position

Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, maintain current knowledge in their fields, continue developing their knowledge and skills, contribute to the community of scholars, and represent San Jacinto College in the community. They are also expected to demonstrate the College’s values; serve as academic leaders and mentors; design and deliver engaging, rigorous coursework; create an abstract learning environment; assess student performance fairly and clearly; adapt teaching strategies to meet varied learning needs; contribute to curriculum development; uphold academic standards; and inspire students to reach their potential as scholars and professionals. This role teaches nursing theory and clinical practice in an ACEN-accredited program. Faculty plan, supervise, and evaluate student clinical experiences. Teaching assignments may use different delivery methods and may require an on-site presence at the assigned location. Full-time faculty may be assigned classes at multiple campuses. This is a twelve-month position, with theory and clinical instruction scheduled during the day and evening. The faculty member must be available for early morning, evening/night, and weekend hours as needed, and travel to clinical facilities is involved. Additional responsibilities include advising students, promoting community awareness of the program, serving on committees, pursuing professional development, and recruiting and retaining students. Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education.
Three years of nursing work experience.
Current, unencumbered Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the teaching area.
Ability to demonstrate College values.
Ability to function as an effective team member.
Availability for early-morning, evening/night, and weekend hours as needed.
Ability to teach using assigned delivery methods, which may require physical presence at the on-site work location.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience in medical-surgical, mental health, maternal-newborn, or pediatric nursing.
Teaching experience in an ADN program.

Responsibilities

Keep current with developments in the field and demonstrate high academic and professional standards.
Facilitate engaging, student-centered learning that promotes critical thinking and academic growth.
Use innovative teaching strategies to support active learning and student participation.
Create a supportive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages inquiry and collaboration.
Evaluate student work constructively and provide timely feedback.
Teach at times and locations that meet student needs; provide student access through conference hours and other appropriate communication methods, and respond to inquiries promptly.
Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials.
Develop and use syllabi and course information for courses, laboratories, and clinical settings in accordance with state, College, and departmental guidelines.
Maintain disciplinary and teaching competence through professional development.
Develop and use effective teaching methods and materials that support course objectives and accommodate students’ varied backgrounds and learning styles.
Review and revise curricula and teaching methods through reflection and self-evaluation.
Meet applicable professional standards, state requirements, business and industry expectations, and higher-education requirements.
Participate in College meetings, committees, task forces, and councils.
Take part in College activities such as registration, community education, student recruitment and retention, and faculty selection.
Participate in student and student-organization activities that support retention.
Engage in business and community activities that promote goodwill and the College’s mission and values.
Help maintain program and College accreditation standards.
Participate in setting departmental goals, developing supporting budgets, and planning to achieve goals.
Promote and maintain departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.
Teach nursing theory and clinical practice in an ACEN-accredited program.
Plan, supervise, and evaluate student clinical experiences.
Advise students and promote community awareness of the program.
Participate in committee assignments and professional development.
Recruit and support retention of students.
Travel to clinical facilities and teach clinical assignments that may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours.