Full-Time Faculty - Associate Degree Nursing

Location : Main Campus - Baytown, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2300195
Division: Provost/Academic & Student Affairs
Department: Nursing
Opening Date: 12/18/2023
Position Overview
Faculty schedules vary by semester. Candidate may be required to teach evening, weekend, summer, online, hybrid, and/or distance education courses.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program of learning.
• Participate in the development of course schedules.
• Participate in the development of policies and standards, which affect students and faculty.
• Plan and provide learning experiences for students based on program objectives/outcomes.
• Create a wholesome, meaningful environment for learning in the classroom and laboratory.
• Utilize innovative teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population: which may include, but are not limited to, interactive video technology, online format, and other uses of technology in the classroom and lab setting.
• Provide students with direction for utilizing all available educational resources (e.g., library, computer/skills lab, personnel, clinical, etc.).
• Make recommendations and participate in decision-making when determining clinical agencies for student placement.
• Participate in course and program evaluations regularly as required by accrediting bodies.
• Attend and participate in course team meetings.
• Attend nursing faculty meetings.
• Assist with developing test questions, blueprints, and analysis of items in compliance with the Test policy.
• Participate in the selection of textbooks, instructional aids, and other educational equipment/resources.
• Provide direct supervision of students practicing in a clinical area, including patient selection, observation of students in the delivery of patient care, evaluating the performance of students' nursing skills, and conducting/scheduling post-conferences.
• Ensure students are competent in nursing skills and procedures before implementing them in hands-on patient care.
• Grade written work required of students and enter grades in Blackboard in a timely manner.
• Keep an accurate record of students' attendance, progress, and performance.
• Evaluate students' performance in the clinical area using the department's Clinical Evaluation Tool.
• Serve on inter-departmental and college committees as assigned.
• Serve as a mentor to new faculty as needed.
• Begin classes and labs on time and promptly notify the appropriate instructional administrator in the event of an unscheduled absence.
• Report student problems to the Director of Nursing as deemed necessary.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in all faculty, committee, and program/College meetings.
• Maintain professional competence and participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with students, fellow faculty members, administration, staff, and clinical personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Master's (or higher) degree in Nursing
• Must hold a current license or privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a licensed nurse
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be computer proficient
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required

Preferred:

• Experience teaching nursing at the postsecondary level

01
Do you have a Master's (or higher) degree in Nursing?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you hold a current license or privilege to practice as a Registered Nuse in the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have two (2) years of clinical experience as a licensed nurse?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you able to lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have experience teaching nursing at the postsecondary level?

• Yes
• No

06
Are you available to work evenings and weekends as required?

• Yes
• No

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