Associate Degree Nursing Faculty

South Texas College; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a full-time Nursing faculty member with a Master of Science in Nursing and an advanced credential in Nursing to teach at multiple campus locations. The role requires maintaining instructional currency, delivering high-quality classroom instruction, and supporting college policies.

Applicants should meet STC credential requirements and be prepared to provide transcripts. The position emphasizes student advising, faculty collaboration, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, class assignments and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to students and respond to questions from individuals as well as groups of students and chairs/directors.

Responsibilities

• Mastery of Subject Matter: Demonstrates thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline.
• Teaching Performance: Plans and organizes instruction to maximize student learning and engagement.
• Evaluation of Student Learning: Develops and uses evaluation methods to fairly measure progress toward outcomes.
• Support of College Policies and Procedures: Adheres to College Policies and Procedures and maintains regular office hours.
• Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities: Serves on committees and attends meetings as required.
• Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs: Participates in advising and contributes to planning and development processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to read, analyze

Ability to write reports

Ability to present information

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Nursing

Job description

Special Instructions

Dear Applicant,

The South Texas College Office of Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential or sensitive information from the documents that you attach to your application. Confidential and sensitive information include the following:

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• Marital Status
• Applicant Photos

* A redaction guide can be found by clicking here.

Please make sure that you omit this information from your application prior to submission. We are advising you that the Office of Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the hiring department as per your submission.

Transcripts

Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts

Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Job Description

SUMMARY

South Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College.

Full time faculty may be eligible for additional compensation via special assignments, educational stipends, and/or overloads.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Mastery of Subject Matter:

• Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline
• Possesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline
• Attempts to connect subject matter with related fields
• Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development

1. Teaching Performance:

• Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement
• Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet students’ needs
• Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate
• Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
• Effectively communicates subject matter content to student
• Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials

1. Evaluation of Student Learning:

• Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes
• Develops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomes
• Evaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learning
• Maintains accurate records of student progress
• Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines

1. Support of College Policies and Procedures:

• Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and Procedures
• Fulfills requirements of Faculty as set forth in the letter of employment
• Maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues
• Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College procedures
• Prepares and submits Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, Progress Reports and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semester
• Assures confidentiality

1. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities:

• Serves on College, divisional, and program committees, teams and task forces as assigned.
• Attends meetings and events as required by College administration.
• Participates in professional activities which contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
• Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairs
• Fosters and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors
• Assists the chair in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum

1. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs:

• Participates in student advising
• Maintains familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plans
• Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate channels
• Performs professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of College, division, and program
• Facilitates recruitment and retention of students

1. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must possess appropriate academic preparation

2. Must be able to provide official transcripts and/if transcripts are earned from a foreign teaching institution, then must be able to provide an evaluation indicating that this education is equivalent to or beyond the qualifications required This evaluation must be from an approved evaluation service

3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills

4. Excellent organizational skills

5. Commitment to the community college philosophy of education

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Applicant must meet the STC credential requirements as per Board Policy DBA — Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records located at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=632&code=DBA#localTabContent

• Master of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution required
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution required and current Texas license as a Registered Nurse (or Texas Eligible)
• Clinical specialty document by education or experience in one or more of the following areas: Medical/Surgical, Psychiatric, Maternal-Child or Pediatric Nursing, required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, class assignments and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to students and respond to questions from individuals as well as groups of students and chairs/directors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Faculty may be required to teach at any of the College’s campuses or teaching sites during time periods that fall outside 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and/or dual enrollment courses at high schools throughout the College’s service area.

Minimum Compensation

$55,300.00

Desired Start Date

January 04, 2027

Posting Close Date

(No Close Date if Blank)

6 November 2026 11:59pm