Assistant Professor, Vocational Nursing; Tenure Track

SUMMARY

Under general supervision from the Department Chair, Nursing, the incumbent teaches courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy teacher‑student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The faculty will supervise students in the clinical area and simulation labs.

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Candidate must show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility. Must meet accrediting body criteria to teach in a Vocational Nursing Program.

Registered Nurse with current Texas license with no stipulations.

• Cultivate healthy teacher‑student relationships.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
• Demonstrate professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
• Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Incorporate best practices.
• Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
• Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in academic/professional organizations.
• Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
• Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
• Integrate diverse sets of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem‑solve within the classroom, clinical setting, the department, and the institution.
• Supervise and evaluate student performance in simulated and clinical environments.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Foster collegiality within the department and clinical setting.
• Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
• Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum.
• Contribute to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
• Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.

• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non‑verbal communications.
• Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
• Be friendly and collegial with co‑workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job‑related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
• Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.
• Knowledge of the assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies procedure, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operation for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

• Possess effective communication skills with students and other parties, both verbal and written.
• Presentation skills.

• Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Ability to engage students in the learning process.
• Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

Primarily moderate activity is required with frequent standing, walking and occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 40 pounds.

Work is normally performed in a classroom setting. Data entry is required. Use of Audio/Visual equipment or equipment in an instructional/clinical setting.

Follow college normal work schedule outlined in the Policy Manual.

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Department Chair, Nursing