Assistant Professor – Nursing

Position Summary

The Assistant Professor at Kilgore College is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, engaging students in the learning process, and supporting the mission and values of the college. The Associate Professor demonstrates a commitment to teaching excellence, curriculum development, and continuous professional growth. This role also involves participating in departmental activities, student advising, and community engagement.

• Teach a variety of courses including foundational nursing topics and nursing health assessment.
• Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating the teaching-learning process in the classroom, Simulation Lab, Skills Lab or clinical setting.
• Maintains accurate and complete course records as required by Kilgore College.
• Utilize innovative teaching methods, including online, hybrid, and in-person formats, to enhance student learning.
• Assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback to foster student growth and achievement.

• Collaborate with department faculty to review, update, and develop course content and materials.
• Participate in curriculum design to ensure alignment with industry standards and academic requirements.

• Provide academic advising to students within the Health Sciences program.
• Mentor students and support their academic and career goals.
• Facilitate student access to college resources and support services.

• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in the field and enhance instructional skills.
• Participate in college-wide initiatives, workshops, and conferences.

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and other college governance activities.
• Contribute to community engagement and outreach efforts that align with the college’s mission.
• Maintain public relations with assigned clinical agencies to include assessing the adequacy of available clinical learning experiences.
• Support student organizations and extracurricular activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Hold a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.
• Master’s or doctorate degree in nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years associated work experience.
• Show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise and safety in subject area of teaching responsibility.

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• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance and generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan “ORP” for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents.
• Compensation for this 12-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $56,069 for an associate's degree to $69,191 for a doctorate.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice.

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