Instructor - ASN RN

Recent Jobs; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Supplemental insurances (dental, life,

Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan

Holidays and vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SOWELA College is hiring a Nursing faculty member in Academic Affairs to teach and mentor students in the School of Nursing & Allied Health. The role requires Master’s in Nursing, active RN licensure, and college-level teaching experience.

The position emphasizes evidence-based course materials, NCLEX readiness, and adherence to professional standards. Expect engagement with accreditation tasks, Canvas LMS teaching, and coordination with program staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing and an active RN license in Louisiana or a Compact State.
• Two years of nursing teaching experience in Medical-Surgical, Maternal Child, Pediatrics, or Mental Health.
• Meet faculty qualifications through LSBN and clinical agencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content clearly and effectively to individuals and groups.
• Prepare and update course materials using evidence-based resources and the NCLEX test plan.
• Administer and grade exams and assignments; manage student progress and outcomes.
• Utilize Canvas LMS to post materials, assignments, and grades; ensure accessibility for students.
• Contribute to accreditation processes and curriculum development with program coordinators.

Skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Professional standards

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctoral in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Testing platform

Job description

College:

SOWELA

Department:

Academic Affairs

Sub department:

School of Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment:

Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands and adheres to all System and College policies, as well as all policies and procedures within the Faculty Handbook.
• Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules, and regulations of the Professional Governing Bodies, including but not limited to American Nurses Association, Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), Nurses Code of Ethics, and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
• Responsible to ensure course materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials) and the most recent NCLEX test plan published by NCSBN.
• Maintain current with NCLEX changes.
• Utilizes Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS), for posting teaching material, assignments, and grades, ensuring it is organized and available to students.
• Utilizes established testing platform to administer exams.
• Course time organized to be accomplished in the allotted time.
• Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed.
• Attends class on time and if unable to attend, notifies the Dean of Nursing, Program Coordinator, and students and ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students, if applicable.
• Able to deliver course content in a clear, concise manner that enhances student learning, and communicates effectively.
• Facilitates online activities and communication.
• Responsible for directing, evaluating, and reporting student progress toward course outcomes.
• Administer and grade exams and assignments.
• Reviews and updates course materials and/or books annually or as needed, making recommendations to the Program Coordinator.
• Accepts and completes assigned tasks and duties related to the requirements to maintain program accreditation.
• Contributes to academic and clinical content for curriculum planning and development of student experience.

Required Education:

Master's degree in Nursing
Maintain a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana or one of the Compact Member States;
Meet faculty qualifications through LSBN and clinical agencies

Required Experience:

Two years’ nursing experience in concentration hired to teach (Medical-Surgical; Maternal Child; Pediatrics; Mental Health)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and parties outside of the college.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and make decisions effectively.
• Ability to model professional standards, including customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, and attendance.

Preferred Education:

Doctoral in Nursing

Preferred Experience:

Maternal Child, Pediatric, Mental Health, or Medical-Surgical experience

Benefits:

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.