Adjunct - Associate Degree Nursing

southtexascollege; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is a comprehensive institution prioritizing classroom instruction excellence. This role emphasizes mastery of subject matter, effective teaching, and alignment with college policies. The incumbent will contribute to curriculum development and participate in service activities within the college community.

The position involves planning, delivering, and assessing courses, while maintaining records and meeting deadlines across assigned sections.

Qualifications

• Must have mastery of the subject matter and relevant educational credentials.
• Plans and organizes instruction to maximize student learning.
• Evaluates student progress and maintains accurate records.
• Adheres to college policies and procedures.
• Participates in college and program activities.

Responsibilities

• Masters subject matter and connects with related fields.
• Plans and organizes instruction for maximum student learning.
• Uses effective teaching strategies and appropriate technology.
• Evaluates student learning and reports outcomes.
• Maintains documentation and adheres to deadlines.

Skills

Mastery of Subject Matter

Teaching Performance

Student Evaluation

Curriculum Planning

Job description

Special Instructions

Dear Applicant,

The South Texas College Office of Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential or sensitive information from the documents that you attach to your application. Confidential and sensitive information include the following:

• Social Security Number
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Citizenship Status
• Gender
• Ethnicity/Race
• Marital Status
• Applicant Photos

* A redaction guide can be found by clicking here .

Please make sure that you omit this information from your application prior to submission. We are advising you that the Office of Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the hiring department as per your submission.

Transcripts

Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts

Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Job Description

SUMMARY

South Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Mastery of Subject Matter:

   • Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline
   • Possesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline
   • Attempts to connect subject matter with related fields
   • Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development

2. Teaching Performance:

   • Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning
   • Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement
   • Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet students' needs
   • Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate
   • Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
   • Effectively communicates subject matter content to student
   • Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials

3. Evaluation of Student Learning:

   • Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes
   • Develops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomes
   • Evaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learningMaintains accurate records of student progress
   • Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines

4. Support of College Policies and Procedures:

   • Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and Procedures
   • Remains in good standing with the College's Instructional Continuity Policies and Procedures
   • Fulfills requirements of Faculty as set forth in the notice of employment
   • Maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues
   • Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College procedures
   • Prepares and submits Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, Progress Reports and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semester
   • Assures confidentiality

5. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities:

   • Attends meetings and events as required by College administration
   • Participates in professional activities which contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
   • Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairs
   • Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors
   • Assists the chair in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum

6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs:

   • Participates in student advising
   • Maintains familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plans
   • Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate channels
   • Performs professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of College, division, and program
   • Facilitates recruitment and retention of students

7. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential func