Professor- Associate Degree Nursing Job Pasadena area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Professor – Associate Degree Nursing – Central Campus

Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, maintain current knowledge in their fields, and have pedagogic skills that are appropriate for our students. Faculty members are also expected to continue development of their knowledge and skills, contribute to the community of scholars, and represent the College in the community. All employees of San Jacinto College are expected to demonstrate the values of the institution.

Additionally,

faculty members are expected to:

Serve as an academic leader and mentor
Design and deliver engaging, rigorous coursework that fosters critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and practical application of knowledge
Create an abstract learning environment
Assess student performance with fairness and clarity
Adapt teaching strategies to meet all learning needs

Beyond classroom instruction, faculty members must:

Contribute to curriculum development
Uphold academic standards
Inspire students to achieve their full potential as scholars and professionals

Essential Job Functions Teaching

Keep up with developments in the field of study

Demonstrate high standards - academic and professional

Facilitate engaging, student-centered learning experiences that promote critical thinking and academic growth

Employ innovative teaching strategies to foster 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 access to students 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 a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines

Professional Development

Maintain high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities

Plan, develop, and use effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with different educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning

Review, evaluate, reflect, and revise program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection

Meet or exceed professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s)

Service

Actively participate in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils

Participate in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection

Participate in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention

Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college

Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards

Participate in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals

Promote and maintain departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions

Additional Job Functions

Participate in the instruction of nursing theory and clinical practice in an ACEN accredited program
Plan, supervise, and evaluate student clinical experiences
Theory and clinical times will include day and evening classes
Other responsibilities include, but are limited to:
- Advising students
- Promoting and facilitating community awareness of the program
- Participating in committee assignments, professional development
- Recruiting and retention of students
- Involves travel of clinical facilities as well as day, evening, and weekend clinical

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to teaching area
Ability to demonstrate college values
Ability to function as an effective team member

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education
Three years of nursing work experience
Current unencumbered TX Registered Nurse (RN) License

Preferred

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

Work Hours

Twelve (12) month position
Must be available for early morning, evening, and weekend hours as needed
Full-time faculty may be assigned classes at multiple campuses

Faculty are assigned to teach courses using various delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College, which may require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location.

Salary Grade: MAST

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