Associate Degree Nursing Faculty

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

Job summary

South Texas College seeks a full-time Nursing Faculty member to advance excellence in classroom instruction across nursing programs. Faculty are expected to demonstrate currency, employ effective teaching strategies, and assess student learning with rigor.

The position requires an MS in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and a Texas RN license (or eligibility), along with 18 graduate hours in Nursing and a commitment to the community college mission and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and current Texas RN license (or eligibility).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; ability to teach effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver courses in nursing and assess student learning.
• Develop syllabi, learning outcomes and course materials; maintain office hours.
• Participate in program activities, committee work, and continuous professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Student engagement

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Nursing

Tools

Teaching methods

Job description

Special InstructionsDear 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:Social Security NumberDate of BirthAgeCitizenship StatusGenderEthnicity/RaceMarital StatusApplicant Photos* .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.TranscriptsTranscripts 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 transcriptsApplicants 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 MembersJob DescriptionSUMMARYSouth 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 disciplinePossesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or disciplineAttempts to connect subject matter with related fieldsMaintains currency in subject matter through professional development2. Teaching Performance:Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learningEffectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagementModifies instructional methods and strategies to meet students’ needsEffectively employs available instructional technology when appropriateEncourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignmentsEffectively communicates subject matter content to studentContributes to the selection and development of instructional materials3. Evaluation of Student Learning:Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomesDevelops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomesEvaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learningMaintains accurate records of student progressSubmits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines4. Support of College Policies and Procedures:Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and ProceduresFulfills requirements of Faculty as set forth in the letter of employmentMaintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleaguesPrepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College proceduresPrepares and submits Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, Progress Reports and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semesterAssures confidentiality5. 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 constituentsResponds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairsFosters and maintains effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisorsAssists the chair in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs:Participates in student advisingMaintains familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plansContributes to planning and development processes through appropriate channelsPerforms professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of College, division, and programFacilitates recruitment and retention of students7. Performs other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSTo 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 preparation2. 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 service3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills4. Excellent organizational skills5. Commitment to the community college philosophy of educationEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEApplicant 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#localTabContentMaster of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution requiredMaster’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 SKILLSAbility 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 DEMANDSThe 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 ABILITYAbility 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 ENVIRONMENTThe 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$55,300.00Desired Start DateJanuary 04, 2027Posting Close Date (No Close Date if Blank)6 November 2026 11:59pm