Associate Degree Nursing Adjunct Instructor; Pool

Position: Associate Degree Nursing Adjunct Instructor(Pool)
Application Pool Notice

Laredo College continuously accepts applications for part-time (adjunct) instructors to create a pool of candidates for each session/semester.  Applications will be reviewed and positions will be filled based on department needs. Applications received for this pool will remain active for one year.

Position Requirements

Upon employment, candidate must reside in the state of Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide a safe environment for students; encourage students to use available support services; encourage group activities and involvement of classes within Health Sciences as appropriate.  Collaborate with support services to ensure information is shared and discussed.  Prepare a professional development plan in consultation with the program director; review the plan on an on-going basis with the Nursing Programs Director or designated person;

work with assigned peer mentor; serve as peer mentor as requested.  Promote the college's programs and curricula.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

* Ensure instructional quality for the student as assessed by content mastery and competency-based skills.

* Create, modify, and implement nursing curriculum

* Identify, collaborate, and evaluate clinical sites for student learning needs

* Maintain current and unrestricted licensure, level of expertise, and remain current in discipline changes via conferences, continuing education units, course work, journals, etc.

* Ensure course syllabi clearly reflect expectations of the students, including new competencies identified through the systematic program evaluation.

* Effective written and oral communication with students on all information pertinent to student business, such as email or website course requirements, grade determination, testing, other assignments, and information regarding other departmental policies.

* Compile, administer, and grade course work in a timely manner. Inform students of course progression and must be able to develop personalized educational plans to promote student success.

* Maintain security of assigned equipment, classrooms, office, and all other teaching materials.

* Maintain HIPPA and FERPA standards.

* Provide information and/or data as needed for educational, funding, and/or accrediting agencies.

* Follow the procedures related to the Registrar's Office such as grade reports and deadlines; attendance record reports; withdrawal deadline; class changes; and time and room scheduling.

* Follow Laredo College's course, faculty, and student evaluation procedures.

* Follow the proper procedures for requesting textbooks, instructional supplies, expendable supplies, and travel requests. Submit travel and absence reports within one week.

* Substitute for colleagues when necessary.

* Prepare, assign, and direct the students in library research and/or outside assignments.

* Follow the academic calendar as approved by the LC Board of Trustees.

* Participate in institutional and departmental committees;
Southern Association accreditation activities; implement Institutional Effectiveness plan in occupation area; and program accreditation activities.

* Participate in assessment, implementation, and evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness measures.

* Perform other duties as assigned

NOTICE:  Required Documents

To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s).  If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required.  If a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

* Master of Science in Nursing.

* Three years of clinical and/or a combination of clinical and teaching experience at a community college and/or senior college level. institution in the field of nursing.

* Current/Unencumbered RN license to practice in the State of Texas.

Preferred:

* Doctorate in Nursing or related field OR working towards a Doctorate degree.

* Experience with research and/or grant writing.

The faculty demonstrates:

* Pedagogical competency focused on student learning and engagement

* Use of current technology to enhance teaching effectiveness (use…