Faculty, Vocational Nursing 12 Month

Alvin Community College; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvin Community College in Alvin, TX, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Vocational Nursing faculty position starting January 2027. The role involves teaching in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, coordinating clinical experiences with partners, and supporting student success through advisement and assessment.

The candidate should hold an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing with an active Texas RN license, 3+ years of clinical nursing experience, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in Texas.
• Minimum 3 years of non-teaching clinical nursing experience.
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers certification.
• Ability to meet background check, immunizations, and drug screening requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to clinical sites.

Responsibilities

• Teach Vocational Nursing courses in classroom, online, lab, simulation, and clinical settings.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Coordinate clinical experiences with partner facilities.
• Develop and update course materials, assessments, and instructional resources.
• Advise students on academic progress and program requirements.
• Maintain licensure, clinical competencies, and safety credentials.
• Participate in curriculum development and program assessment.
• Maintain accurate student records and required reports.
• Support student recruitment and program retention.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Communication

Instructional technology

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Minimum Salary $62,173.25

Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.

This is a Full-Time 12-month/tenure track faculty position, with a start date of January 2027.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.

Position Summary

Provides classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction for the Vocational Nursing Program. Supports student success through effective instruction, assessment, advising, and clinical education while maintaining program, institutional, and professional standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach assigned Vocational Nursing courses in classroom, online, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback across instructional environments.
• Coordinate clinical experiences and maintain effective relationships with clinical partners.
• Develop and maintain course materials, assessments, and instructional resources aligned with program standards.
• Advise students regarding academic progress, attendance, program requirements, and available resources.
• Maintain required licensure, clinical competencies, and health and safety credentials.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, committee activities, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate student records and required reports.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and overall program success.
• Adhere to College policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.Minimum 3 years of non-teaching clinical nursing experience.Current American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider certification.Ability to meet required background check, drug screening, and immunization/TB screening for clinical settings.Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to assigned clinical sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior teaching experience in a vocational/practical nursing program.Bilingual – English/Spanish (Speak)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of effective nursing education and interactive teaching practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, instructional technology, and online learning environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and student engagement skills.
• Ability to effectively support students in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical environments.
• Commitment to professionalism, student success, continuous improvement, and the College’s core values.
• Flexibility to work clinical schedules that may include evenings and weekends.

Disclaimer

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.

In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.

Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency.

Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable.

Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.

Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire.

Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES® website for further information.

May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.

This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.