Adjunct Instructor, Nursing - For Credit Only

Tarrant County College District; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tarrant County College District seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Nursing to support diverse student learning at Trinity River Campus. The role involves delivering instruction across Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online, and Weekend formats using the college Master Syllabus and LMS tools to enhance student success.

Responsibilities include preparing assignments, posting timely grades, and maintaining an active classroom environment while collaborating with department leadership and colleagues to meet

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing or another discipline with nursing certification.
• Current Texas RN license and CPR certification through American Heart Association.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience in a non-teaching role.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes across varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online, Weekend College).
• Deliver instruction using the Master Syllabus and learning management system.
• Maintain attendance, post grades, and ensure learning outcomes are met.
• Engage with students and stakeholders to support student success.
• Prepare and assess assignments to support department standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing

RN license

CPR certification

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing with 6 graduate hours in Nursing

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

Department: TR Nursing

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: ADJ - Adjunct

Position Type: PT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $65.00

Work Hours: Varies based on course schedule

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a pooled posting utilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules andmodalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) asassigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders'expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following theCollege Master Syllabus using the approved learning managementsystem
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials,including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests formeetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matterexpertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge oflearning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement oflearning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conduciveto student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies studentenrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance withdiscipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students,posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submitsfinal grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learningoutcomes and program learning outcomes and to achievinginstitutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dualcredit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege
• Complete all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule tokeep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree or higher* in Nursing
2. Current Texas RN license
3. Current CPR certification through American Heart Association
4. Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in anon-teaching role.

OR

1. Master’s degree or higher* in a discipline other than Nursing
2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing and at least 6 graduate semester hours in Nursing
3. Current TX RN license
4. Current CPR Certification through American Heart Association
5. Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in anon-teaching role

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one (1) years' experience teaching a class orfacilitating training
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing activelearning techniques, service learning and innovativetechnology
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit andEarly College High School programs
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching online

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, andpresentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learningstrategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes andstrategies
• Experience mentoring students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, andcommunity
• Participation in professional development in the teachingdiscipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and inpedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access toits employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].