Professor, Associate Degree Nursing

San Jacinto•Houston, TX

About The Position

San Jacinto College seeks a Professor of Associate Degree Nursing to teach nursing theory and clinical practice in an ACEN-accredited program. Faculty are expected to be effective teachers, maintain current knowledge in their fields, continue developing their professional and pedagogical skills, contribute to the community of scholars, and represent the College in the community while demonstrating its values. The professor serves as an academic leader and mentor; designs and delivers engaging, rigorous coursework; supports critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and practical application; assesses student performance fairly; and adapts teaching strategies to different learning needs. The role also contributes to curriculum development, upholds academic standards, and encourages students to achieve their potential as scholars and professionals. The position includes planning, supervising, and evaluating student clinical experiences, advising students, supporting recruitment and retention, and promoting community awareness of the program. Faculty participate in College and community activities, committees, accreditation work, and departmental planning. This is a twelve-month position. Teaching may take place at multiple campuses and may require an on-site presence. Theory and clinical assignments may include day, evening, night, and weekend hours, and the role involves travel to clinical facilities.

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 relative 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Keep current with developments in the field of study and maintain high academic and professional standards.
Facilitate engaging, student-centered learning experiences that promote critical thinking and academic growth.
Use innovative teaching strategies that encourage active learning and student participation.
Create a supportive and 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 posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods, and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials.
Develop and use syllabi and course information materials for courses, laboratories, and clinical settings in accordance with state, College, and departmental guidelines.
Maintain competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies through professional development.
Plan, develop, and use effective teaching methods and materials that help students meet course objectives and address different educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Review, evaluate, reflect on, and revise program curricula and teaching methods through self-evaluation.
Meet or exceed applicable professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, business and industry requirements, and higher-education requirements.
Participate in College meetings, committees, task forces, and councils.
Participate in College-related activities such as registration, community education, student recruitment and retention, and faculty selection.
Participate in student and student-organization activities that support retention.
Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the College’s mission and values.
Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards.
Help set departmental goals, develop supporting College budgets, and plan to achieve those 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 day, evening, and weekend clinical assignments as required.