Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College seeks an experienced nursing instructor to teach in the Nursing Associate Degree program and guide students toward academic, personal, and professional success. Responsibilities include curriculum development, advising, and participating in institutional service across multiple locations and modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.

The role emphasizes teaching effectiveness, student engagement, and collaboration with the department chair to

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Texas with a Master’s degree or equivalent graduate coursework.
• Experience in nursing education or instructional settings is preferred.
• Ability to teach day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city.
• Wamiliarity with diverse teaching modalities including online and hybrid formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing courses at multiple sites and modalities as needed.
• Provide academic advising and support to nursing students.
• Participate in program development, curriculum review, and textbook selection.
• Contribute to professional development and college service activities.

Skills

Teaching nursing courses

Academic advising

Curriculum evaluation

Instructional technology

Education

Registered nurse licensed in Texas

Master's degree in nursing or relevant master's with graduate coursework

Job description

The Opportunity

You: An experienced nursinginstructor with apassion for preparing students for future academic, personal and professional success.

Your mission: To teach in our Nursing Associate Degreeprogram at HCC.

A typical day: When you’re not teaching, you might be assisting students with opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers; evaluating program curricula and/or practices; advising declared majors; or reviewing and recommending new textbooks and learning materials.

Next steps:

SUMMARY

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service.

Faculty is expected to teach a full load each semester as defined in the Faculty Workload Guidelines. Demonstrate expertise and experience in classroom teaching. Faculty may be required to teach at various locations in the District; including, but not limited to, dual credit sections at partner school districts. Faculty may be assigned to teach in the modalities of face-to-face, hybrid, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or any combination of modalities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other relevant duties may be required.

Teaching

Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.

Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.

Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.

Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.

Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.

Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.

Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.

Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories.

Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

Academic Advising

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues.

Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc.

Create and maintain a website dedicated to the types of information specified in bullet three.

Work with Chair to take on appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department. (For examples, please refer to the HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines).

Professional Development

Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair.

Keep pace with developments in the discipline.

Learn and apply technologies that support student learning.

Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.

Institutional and Community Service

Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises.

Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities

Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees.

Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS.

Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs.

Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS.

Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.

Participate in the HCCS planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities.

Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education.

Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post‑secondary institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities list above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills and/o{}ulabilities required.

EDUCATION

Licensed as a registered nurse in Texas and hold a Master’s degree in nursing or a Master’s degree with a minimum of six (6) hours of graduate level nursing courses relevant to the clinical area of responsibility. (Official transcript(s) conferring degree must accompany the application).

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of current professional clinical work experience in the nursing field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city