Vocational Nursing Instructor (Full-time, Temporary)
About The Position
Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In person work on campus is an essential function of this position. Adhere to approved course syllabi. Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives, and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes. Use teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles. Allow the student to continually assess his/her own progress. Allow reasonable opportunities for each student to master the objectives of the course. Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials. Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office. Assist in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials. Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes. Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines. Serve as academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities. Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluation to the designated office. Participate in all areas of divisional and departmental responsibility such as proposing programs, projects and exhibiting leadership in their implementation. Participate in committees. Work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College. Attend all scheduled discipline and division activities held during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President. Contribute to the governance of the College through active service on committees. Participate in faculty orientation sessions, professional development seminars and activities to enhance professional development. Accept the responsibility for professional awareness and growth. Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community. Assist in the planning and implementation of on-going activities crucial to the discipline or program, such as student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, and other related instructional matters. Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (unencumbered) in Texas (or eligible for licensure).
- Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care or community health setting providing direct patient care.
- Experience/ability to teach in the nursing discipline using a student-centered approach.
- Experience/ability to teach at the community college level.
- Experience/ability to incorporate innovative teaching practices and technology into the classroom.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Responsibilities
- Adhere to approved course syllabi.
- Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives, and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes.
- Use teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
- Allow the student to continually assess his/her own progress.
- Allow reasonable opportunities for each student to master the objectives of the course.
- Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials.
- Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office.
- Assist in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials.
- Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
- Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines.
- Serve as academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
- Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluation to the designated office.
- Participate in all areas of divisional and departmental responsibility such as proposing programs, projects and exhibiting leadership in their implementation.
- Participate in committees.
- Work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
- Attend all scheduled discipline and division activities held during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
- Contribute to the governance of the College through active service on committees.
- Participate in faculty orientation sessions, professional development seminars and activities to enhance professional development.
- Accept the responsibility for professional awareness and growth.
- Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of on-going activities crucial to the discipline or program, such as student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, and other related instructional matters.
- Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
