Adjunct Faculty, Associate Degree Nursing

Inside Higher Ed; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 82,380; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A Texas educational institution is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Nursing program. This part-time role requires a Master's degree in nursing or related field and entails teaching courses, evaluating students, and engaging in the academic community. The position offers flexibility in class scheduling and a supportive work environment. Salary is $59.80 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing OR equivalent.
• 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.
• Current RN license in Texas required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Nursing courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons for students.
• Evaluate students' progress toward course objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching

Education

Master's degree in nursing or related field

Tools

PC workstation

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Associate Degree Nursing

Location: LSC-Health Professions Bldg

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 43395

Overview

The teaching faculty provide learning activities and support that lead to course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing and teaching courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning. Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Classes are offered day, evening, and weekend at various times and locations during the academic year. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

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

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; collaborative, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people
• 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
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology
• Ability to engage students with effective learning strategies

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary with possible walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving a vehicle. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Equipment includes PC workstation, calculator, phone and standard office equipment, and discipline-specific equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal safety hazards
• Hours vary depending on class time; instructors must meet scheduled classes and be available to students outside instructional time

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 program and at least six graduate hours in nursing applicable to teaching responsibilities
• 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field
• Current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas (22 Tex. Admin. Code 215.7)

Salary

$59.80 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our institution, you will enjoy a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. Include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Attachments must be named with a 40-character limit. For instructional positions, include the required documents in your application.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program to confirm work authorization. For more information, see www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

Location address: 17200 Red Oak Dr. Houston, TX 77090.