Adjunct Faculty, Associate Degree Nursing

Lone Star College; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 67,963 - 96,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Nursing Faculty member to teach various nursing courses. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in nursing or a related field, along with a strong commitment to academic excellence. Responsibilities include developing engaging curricula, assessing student progress, and maintaining professional relationships.

Enjoy a collegial work environment with excellent work/life balance, benefits including a tuition waiver, retirement plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing or related field with specific coursework.
• 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.
• Current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Nursing courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons for students.
• Evaluates student progress and communicates effectively.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership skills emphasizing collaboration

Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and learning technologies

Commitment to academic excellence

Ability to engage students

Education

Master's degree or higher in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

PC workstation

Calculator

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.

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; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates 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, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
• 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 lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will 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 in nursing and at least six (6) graduate semester hours in nursing appropriate to assigned 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

Salary

$59.80 per contact hour.

Benefits

By joining our top‑notch 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.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.