Instructor, Vocational Nursing

Hill College; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill College in Hillsboro, TX seeks an Instructor for Vocational Nursing (LVN) to lead and supervise nursing education across classroom, lab, and clinical settings. The role emphasizes student assessment, clinical supervision, and adherence to Nursing Practice Act standards.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in nursing with a TX RN license and at least three years of nursing experience; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred and teaching in higher education is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Texas RN license required or privilege to practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Three years’ experience as a licensed nurse.
• Teaching experience in a higher education nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the success of the total teaching/learning process within the assigned nursing classroom, laboratory, clinical, or other learning environment.
• Schedule, supervise, teach, and evaluate students in the classroom and clinical setting.
• Promotes the use of critical thinking skills in clinical settings to enhance student learning and patient care.
• Plans and delivers course content, prepares lessons in advance, and communicates course requirements.
• Evaluates students fairly and objectively in alignment with institutional standards.
• Supervises, teaches, and evaluates students in the clinical setting with a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Communicates effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Builds positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Participates in curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Student supervision

Time management

Curriculum alignment

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

RN license in TX

Job description

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Instructor, Vocational Nursing

Full Time Postsec Teach: Instr Hillsboro, TX, US

Job Description: Instructor, Vocational Nursing (LVN)

Reports To:Director of Nursing

Pay Classification: Faculty

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary: Responsible for the success of the total teaching/learning process within the assigned nursing classroom, laboratory, clinical, or other learning environment. Responsible for scheduling, supervising, teaching, and evaluating students in the classroom and clinical setting.

Education: Associate’s degree in nursing.

Must hold a current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Experience: Three years’ experience as a licensed nurse.

Preferred: Teaching experience in a higher educational nursing program.

Core Duties and

Required Knowledge: Demonstrates a commitment to academic and scholarly excellence, personal integrity, and professional ethics.

Maintains working knowledge of the Texas Board of Nursing Rule 215 of the Nurse Practice Act for Licensure.

Provides instruction in assigned classes and clinical rotations with professionalism and dedication.

Promotes the use of critical thinking skills in clinical settings to enhance student learning and patient care.

Plans and delivers course content effectively, prepares lessons in advance, communicates clear course requirements, and evaluates students fairly and objectively in alignment with institutional standards.

Supervises, teaches, and evaluates students in the clinical setting, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Submits required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Communicates effectively in both oral and written forms.

Builds positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support effective teaching and student learning.

Strategic Vision and

Program Development: Maintains an understanding of Hill College’s mission and vision, aligning professional practice with institutional goals.

Actively contributes to curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement to ensure program relevance and quality.

Collaboration: Engages in both independent and team efforts to support student recruitment and retention.

Works collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment that provides a sense of belonging for all.

Demonstrated Attributes: Upholds the highest standards of academic excellence, personal integrity, and professional ethics.

Actively pursues professional development and remains engaged in the evolving field of nursing.

Other Information: Serves on faculty and standing committees as requested.

Must posses a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Security sensitive position.

Physical Requirements: Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work.

Prolonged periods of sustained posture, intense attentiveness, and walking and/or standing.