Assistant Professor of Nursing

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing

FLSA: Exempt;
Contract Length: 12 months

Position Type: Faculty;
Employment Status: Full Time;
Position Funding: Regular

Responsible for providing instruction in the Associate Degree in Nursing program, Vocational Nursing program, and other courses in the COM Nursing Department. Develop and revise curriculum and coursework. Provide scheduled office hours, serve on college committees, and participate in student orientation, advisement, and other assigned activities.

Required:

• Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Current Texas RN license or eligibility for license.
• Consistent active work experience within the past three (3) years in the nursing field.

Preferred:

• Doctoral Degree in Nursing.
• One (1) year of teaching experience in a community college setting.
• Proficient in teaching principles and practices, training techniques, and knowledge of material for the specific course and program area.
• Knowledge of student engagement techniques and strong communication, interpersonal skills.
• Strong documentation and record‑keeping skills.
• Clear, concise, professional communication (written and verbal).
• Effective prioritization, time management, and proactive communication of progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable with empathy toward students, colleagues, and patients.
• Adaptability to diverse learners, including non‑traditional students.
• High motivation and team collaboration.
• Evidence‑based knowledge in current nursing practice.
• Ability to integrate real‑world experience into teaching.

• Comply with COM and Nursing Department policies and procedures.
• Prepare teaching and learning activities that promote clinical judgement.
• Develop and revise curriculum and coursework; prepare online learning platforms.
• Meet clinical assignments and coordinate schedules for assigned agencies.
• Supervise students caring for 1–3 patients and coordinate safe nursing care.
• Maintain Texas RN licensure and required credentials, immunizations, and CPR certification.
• Provide a minimum of 7.5 scheduled office hours per week for student availability.
• Participate in committees and meetings, attending 90% of the time.
• Model ethical, compassionate, and culturally competent care.
• Uphold academic and clinical standards; serve as a role model and mentor for students and new faculty.
• Advocate for student success and academic integrity.
• Participate in program improvement and leadership initiatives.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Unencumbered Registered Nursing license in the state of Texas.

Work indoors in classroom, skills lab, and office; travel to clinical assignments. Clinical shifts may last up to 12 hours. Must be able to stoop, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and assist in patient care. Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and intermittent two‑person patient lifting.

F298P

All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment (month/year), employer name, supervisor name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. Applications containing “See attached” or “See resume” only will be considered incomplete. Omission of data may result in disqualification; “unknown” may be used for incomplete fields. A scanned copy of any unofficial transcripts must be attached.

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, in the operation of its programs, and activities, in compliance with federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

• * Applicants must list all relevant employment history that is documented on their resume. Have you listed your complete employment history on this application?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Applicants must list (4) references with at least (1) one being a supervisor. Are you able to provide those references?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have consistent active work experience within the past three (3) years in the nursing field?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you hold a Masters degree in nursing?
  • yes
  • no

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts (1 of
  3)
• Cover Letter
• Licensure/Certification

Optional Documents

• Additional Transcripts (2 of
  3)
• Additional Transcripts (3 of
  3)
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae