Instructor, Nursing – RN, VN

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Instructor for Nursing at Lamar State College Orange delivers instruction for RN and VN Nursing Programs, coordinates advisory committee activities, and participates in curriculum development. Office hours span 8:00–5:00 with evening availability when classes run.

The role emphasizes teaching, service, and continuous professional development to support student success. Faculty members are expected to engage in curriculum advancement, participate in workshops, and assist in university

Qualifications

• Teach RN & VN nursing programs per approved syllabi.
• Coordinate advisory committee meetings; engage in curriculum development.
• Develop and deliver online, hybrid, and on-site instruction.
• Office hours 8:00–5:00; evenings when classes are in session.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in RN and VN programs in various modalities.
• Attend workshops to upgrade teaching skills and participate in professional development.
• Advise students on degree plans, registration, and course assistance.
• Develop new courses/programs and assess program outcomes.
• Coordinate and supervise student activities related to the program.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate degree or equivalent for VN pathway

Job description

LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-882-3905.

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Job Summary

General:

The role and mission of LSCO places major emphasis upon the teaching component. Therefore, the instructional faculty position at LSCO has an emphasis on teaching, scholarship, and service. The apportionment of responsibilities may be modified for a specific position and for a specific semester due to classes not making or other variables which affect teaching assignments. Faculty will be expected to teach assigned classes according to approved course syllabi or instructional dean.

Job Summary:

The Instructor for Nursing’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing instruction for students enrolled in the RN or VN Nursing Programs at the Lamar State College Orange (along with other related courses and topics). This individual helps coordinate and attend advisory committee meetings; attends workshops, seminars, and conferences to upgrade teaching skills; and assists in the development of curriculum, as needed. Each faculty member will schedule office hours which will include the normal working hours (8:00 - 5:00), not excluding evening hours when classes are in session. During these office hours, the faculty member will be available to counsel students and will be available for departmental, divisional, and institutional obligations.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Classroom preparation, supervision, and instruction, in face-to-face, online, or hybrid venues, as assigned by the College Administration.
• Field-based or off-campus instruction.
• Laboratory design, preparation, instruction, supervision, and other associated responsibilities.
• Measurement of student performance including the preparation, administration, grading, and evaluation of tests, papers, examinations, and research projects, etc., reporting grades, and participation in the assessment of course and program outcomes.
• Conduct assessment and evaluation of Student Learning Outcomes for each course, department or program outcomes, and general education student learning outcomes as appropriate.
• Conferences with, and academic advisement of students including assistance with degree plans, registration, and course assistance.
• Coordination and supervision of student activities directly related to the academic program.
• Experiments in teaching methods and teaching-oriented research, including creation of effective learning environments.
• Writing letters of recommendation for students.
• Selection and procurement of books, films, and other materials for classroom, library, learning center, or laboratory use.
• Periodic evaluation of library holdings and recommendations of books and other materials to be ordered by the library or learning center.
• Development of new courses and programs of study, including web-based and other technology-based instruction.
• Actively participate in curriculum development, including the establishment of program and student learning outcomes, and the reporting of learning outcomes results as required by departmental procedures.

Professional Development and Pedagogy Advancement:

• On-going reading and research to maintain proficiency and growth in one’s field of professional specialization.
• Attend professional development opportunities regularly, as required by College Administration.
• Holding membership or office in professional associations.
• Attendance and participation in meetings, conferences, and conventions of professional associations.

Service:

• Support student success by assisting with and participating in commencement, PTK inductions, and other related ceremonies.
• Service on institutional and affiliated committees.
• Service on professional association committees.
• Participation in college-wide assessment activities.
• Participation in institutionally sponsored activities to recruit students.Interviewing and screening candidates for faculty and staff appointments.
• Coordination, advisement, and supervision of student organizations or student activities not directly related to the academic program.
• Advisement and counseling of students.
• Participation in sponsored community service or community projects.

Other:

Other duties as assigned by College AdministrationMinimum/Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• For RN applicants - Bachelor’s degree or higher in discipline; and either be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree nursing program and earned a minimum of 50% of the required credits towards the Master’s degree in nursing; OR if Master’s degree is in any discipline other than nursing, have a documented plan to complete, within a designated time frame or have completed, at least six (6) graduate semester hours in nursing; AND be a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas; and meets any other programmatic accreditation qualifications if required.
• For VN applicants – Bachelor’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate degree in discipline plus 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience.

Experience:

• College teaching experience is preferred. For technical programs, pertinent job experience outlined in the minimum faculty credential standards is required.

LSCO is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.