Faculty, Vocational Nursing

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a qualified nursing instructor to teach Vocational Nursing courses across campus locations. You will develop syllabi, employ varied instructional methods, and assess student progress to meet course objectives.

The role requires a degree in Nursing and clinical experience; strong communication and dedication to student success are essential. Teaching schedule will vary and may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 3 years of non-teaching nursing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in Vocational Nursing at various times and locations.
• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course within guidelines.
• Plans and uses diverse teaching methods to meet student needs.
• Evaluates student progress and provides timely feedback.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Student engagement

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

3 years non-teaching nursing experience

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to ourmission of providing transformational educational opportunitiesthat help individuals get from where they are to where they want tobe. Guided by our vision to lead higher education throughhigh-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities,employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity,accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent anduniform customer service, providing consistent information, anduniformly helping every student regardless of physical location,modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategicgoals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a GreatColleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of HigherEducation. This recognition reflects our commitment to creatingan organizational culture where employees are valued, supported,and empowered.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create anation of world citizenry in our students. Our culture, then,requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, whileimmeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We areself-accountable to being respectful to others through clear andprofessional communication. We are compassionate with our students,colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit oflearning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives,people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of worldcitizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualitiesofexcellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Kingwood

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College Systemprovides transformational educational opportunities that helpindividuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Thetwo-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today,offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs thatempower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic communitycollege located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston,has an opening for someone interested in working with a diversegroup of colleagues who want to make a difference in students'lives and grow professionally. LSC-Kingwood focuses on fulfillingindividual dreams and enhancing community life, and offers uniqueprograms in respiratory care, computer gaming, and dentalhygiene.

The address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339. Allapplicants must reside in Texas.

Please note this position will be at the LSC - Kingwood locationat 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339 until August2027, after that the position moves permanently to the LSC - EastAldine Center at 2430 Aldine Mail Route Road, Houston, TX77039

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide thelearning activities and support that will lead to the achievementof the course objectives and contribute to the educationalenvironment of the college and the community. The faculty member'srole encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation,professional development, and institutional service. Primaryresponsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within thecurriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Teaches courses in Vocational Nursing at a variety of times andlocations in response to institutional needs
2. Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instructionby reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques,and delivery methods
3. Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratorywithin college and departmental guidelines
4. Plans, develops and uses a variety of teaching methods andmaterials that assist students in meeting course objectives andwhich are appropriate for students with differing educational andexperiential backgrounds and learning styles
5. Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievementof stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner oftheir progress in the course
6. Submits required college reports and forms
7. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learningmaterials
8. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleaguesand the community
9. Provides access to students through posted office hours,electronic communication and other appropriate methods
10. Responsible for professional development and institutionalservice as determined in consultation with the Dean
11. Responsible for other reasonable related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizescollaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills andinterpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to workeffectively with a wide variety of people
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service andproviding a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructionalapproaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learningcommunities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students intheirlearning

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods ofstanding; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurringbending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similaractivities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such astypewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, butcommon, physical characteristics and abilities, such as aboveaverage agility and dexterity.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within thediscipline/industry
• 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 labenvironment with minimal exposure to safety hazards typical withinthe industry.
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors arerequired to meet with classes at all scheduled times and beavailable to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 3 years ofnon-teaching work experience in the field. Must hold a currentunenc