Adjunct Faculty, Associate Degree Nursing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 82,380; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Cypress, Texas, is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Nursing courses. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in nursing or a related field, has at least three years of relevant non-teaching experience, and possesses a current Texas RN license. Responsibilities include creating engaging course material, evaluating student progress, and maintaining professional relationships. The position is paid at $59.80 per contact hour and offers flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing, or related field with a Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years non-teaching experience in the field.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Nursing courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Evaluates students to measure their progress.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Ability to engage students in learning

Mastery of course content

Education

Master's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Job Description

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired on a part‑time basis on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. They are expected to teach a maximum of five classes per academic year, with day, evening, and weekend options.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Nursing courses at a variety of times and locations.
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
5. Meets with and advises students before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress.
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
9. Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities, and distance learning.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and providing a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary, typically requiring the employee to sit comfortably. Some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving an automobile may be required. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or laboratory environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Hours vary depending on class time; instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing, or Master's degree or higher in any field with a bachelor's degree in nursing from an approved or accredited baccalaureate program and at least six (6) graduate semester hours in nursing appropriate to assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Minimum of 3 years non‑teaching work experience in the field.
• Current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.

Salary

$59.80 per contact hour.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program. More information on the E‑Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.