Professor Vocational Nursing Program

Central Texas College•Killeen-Central Campus, TX

About The Position

The nursing faculty member performs essential functions to ensure quality nursing education for students. The position is responsible for classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical supervision of students and works under the direction of the Nursing Program Coordinator. The faculty member teaches in didactic and clinical settings, supports students’ progress, and contributes to curriculum development and evaluation. The role also involves participating in program and departmental committees, maintaining professional and faculty development, and carrying out other duties assigned by the Chair of the Department of Nursing.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing from a nationally or regionally accredited university.
Current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
Active employment for the past three years.
Three years of varied nursing experience since graduation.
Competence in all basic areas of nursing practice.
Evidence of teaching abilities and the ability to maintain current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject area of teaching responsibility.
Ability to communicate with and work under the direction of the Nursing Program Coordinator.
Knowledge of rules and regulations relating to Vocational Nursing Education, Licensure, and Practice in Texas, and ability to implement them with students.
Knowledge of nursing informatics, including computerized medical records and computer-based technology.
Proficiency with classroom and laboratory educational technology.
Knowledge of learning management systems and platforms, such as Blackboard.
Ability to become familiar with simulation technology and CTC Educational Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nursing from a nationally or regionally accredited university.

Responsibilities

Adjust didactic and laboratory course assignments as needed by the program.
Adjust work schedules for varied clinical areas and times.
Work cooperatively and constructively with program and departmental faculty.
Work cooperatively and constructively with interdisciplinary teams at clinical agencies.
Function as a member of a teaching team in didactic and clinical settings.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum.
Schedule, guide, and evaluate students’ progress in clinical and theory coursework.
Supervise students in clinical learning experiences.
Perform initial nursing procedures in the clinical area and ascertain student competency.
Participate in developing standards for student admission, progression, probation, and dismissal, and in academic guidance and counseling.
Submit grades and official class rolls to the Records Department.
Serve on the Vocational Nursing Program Curriculum and Admission and Standards committees.
Participate in ongoing program appraisal under the Program Systematic Plan of Evaluation.
Participate in Department of Nursing Faculty Organization Committee meetings.
Serve on departmental committees and perform other duties as assigned by the Chair, Department of Nursing.
Remain committed to professional and faculty development.