Assistant Professor – Nursing

Kilgore College; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 56,069 - 69,191; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

Retirement plan

Fitness facilities

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF)

Tuition scholarships

36-hour work week

12-month position

Job summary

Kilgore College in Kilgore, TX, seeks an Assistant Professor of Nursing to provide high-quality instruction, engage students, and support college mission. The role includes teaching foundational nursing topics and health assessment, advising, and service to the department.

You will participate in curriculum design, faculty development, and community engagement while maintaining classroom records and contributing to college governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years associated work experience.
• Evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise and safety in subject area.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of nursing courses including foundational topics and health assessment.
• Plan, implement and evaluate teaching in classroom, Simulation Lab, Skills Lab or clinical setting.
• Maintain accurate course records as required by Kilgore College.
• Utilize online, hybrid, and in-person formats to enhance learning.
• Assess student outcomes and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Professor at Kilgore College is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, engaging students in the learning process, and supporting the mission and values of the college. The Associate Professor demonstrates a commitment to teaching excellence, curriculum development, and continuous professional growth. This role also involves participating in departmental activities, student advising, and community engagement.

Position Responsibilities

Teaching and Instruction

• Teach a variety of courses including foundational nursing topics and nursing health assessment.
• Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating the teaching-learning process in the classroom, Simulation Lab, Skills Lab or clinical setting.
• Maintains accurate and complete course records as required by Kilgore College.
• Utilize innovative teaching methods, including online, hybrid, and in-person formats, to enhance student learning.
• Assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback to foster student growth and achievement.

Curriculum Development

• Collaborate with department faculty to review, update, and develop course content and materials.
• Participate in curriculum design to ensure alignment with industry standards and academic requirements.

Student Advising and Support

• Provide academic advising to students within the Health Sciences program.
• Mentor students and support their academic and career goals.
• Facilitate student access to college resources and support services.

Professional Development

• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in the field and enhance instructional skills.
• Participate in college-wide initiatives, workshops, and conferences.

Service and Engagement

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and other college governance activities.
• Contribute to community engagement and outreach efforts that align with the college’s mission.
• Maintain public relations with assigned clinical agencies to include assessing the adequacy of available clinical learning experiences.
• Support student organizations and extracurricular activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements

• Hold a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.
• Master’s or doctorate degree in nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years associated work experience.
• Show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise and safety in subject area of teaching responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports 0 Part-Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Salary & Benefits

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance and generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan “ORP” for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents.
• Compensation for this 12-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $56,069 for an associate's degree to $69,191 for a doctorate.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.