Instructor Nursing- Associate Degree - Adjunct Pool

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston City College seeks an Instructor – Nursing (Associate Degree) for its Adjunct Pool. The role supports teaching nursing courses across multiple Houston sites, requiring Texas RN licensure and a Master's in Nursing or equivalent graduate coursework.

Candidates should have clinical nursing experience, strong communication, organization, and dedication to inclusive student success. Adjunct instructors may teach day or evening classes at various sites, contributing to the college’s tradition

Qualifications

• Licensed as a registered nurse in Texas
• Master’s degree in nursing or Master’s with relevant graduate nursing courses
• Three years of current professional clinical work experience in nursing
• Willing to teach day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city
• Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a diverse population
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Sensitivity to students with diverse backgrounds and students with disabilities
• Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment
• Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Diversity sensitivity

Student motivation

Leadership

Self-discipline

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or Master’s degree with relevant graduate nursing courses

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Instructor – Nursing (Associate Degree) – Adjunct Pool

Location: Houston, Texas (System Wide)

Position type: Adjunct

Posting date: Dec 16, 2025

Opportunity

You are an innovator, a pacesetter, and an agent of change. If you are a tech‑savvy, process‑improvement‑focused student champion who can build partnerships, we want you to join our team.

Highlights

We seek an exceptional individual to advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life, and community service.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Three (3) years of current professional clinical work experience in the nursing field.
• Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city.
• Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.
• Possesses good organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning‑centered environment.
• Self‑disciplined and able to effectively manage others.

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singularly‑accredited, open‑admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting‑edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth‑largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after‑tax living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major‑league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year‑round.
• World‑renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first‑rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

Join Our Team

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM‑SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston, TX, 77266

713 718‑8271 or [e-mail]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact 713‑718‑8565.