Faculty, Nursing

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a dedicated nursing faculty member to teach Associate Degree Nursing courses and facilitate student learning through innovative methodologies and effective evaluation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in nursing, possess leadership skills, and have a commitment to fostering a dynamic learning environment. Responsibilities include teaching, course development, and collaboration with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing or related field.
• Three years of non-teaching work experience in nursing.
• Current Texas registered nurse license.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in Associate Degree Nursing.
• Implements innovative teaching methods.
• Evaluates student progress effectively.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Undertakes professional development responsibilities.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints

Commitment to academic excellence

Instructional development ability

Strategies to engage students

Education

Master’s degree or higher in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Job Summary

The faculty member’s role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, professional development, and institutional service. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches courses in Associate Degree Nursing at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.
2. Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
3. Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines.
4. Plans, develops and uses a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
5. Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course.
6. Submits required college reports and forms.
7. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
8. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.
9. Provides access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
10. Is responsible for professional development and institutional service as determined in consultation with the Dean.
11. Is responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills emphasizing collaboration and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

• The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching; or lifting moderately heavy items. Specific physical characteristics such as above average agility and dexterity may also be required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Nursing faculty members may be assigned to lecture, skills lab, and/or clinical unless the appropriate Director of Nursing or college Dean has approved release for an overload project or Memorandum of Alternative Assignment (MOAA).
• Faculty must maintain current health requirements and immunity status as required by clinical agencies.
• Equipment used includes a PC workstation, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry.
• Faculty 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 laboratory environment with exposure to safety hazards typical within the industry.
• 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 any field with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an approved or accredited baccalaureate program and at least six graduate semester hours in nursing appropriate to assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Three years of non‑teaching work experience in the field.
• Current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas (22 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.7 (2005)).

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.