Instructor, Vocational Nursing

San Jacinto College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jacinto College is seeking an Instructor, Vocational Nursing at the South Campus to teach nursing courses, develop curricula, and supervise student learning experiences. The role blends distance learning with face-to-face instruction and requires engaging students through multiple delivery methods.

Candidates should hold a BSN, have three years of nursing experience, and maintain licensure in Texas. The position is on-site at the South Campus and follows the college salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Teaching nursing with ability to develop and adapt curriculum.
• Strong communication and feedback skills for student evaluation.
• Proficiency with computer applications and LMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise nursing courses at South Campus.
• Develop and evaluate curriculum and syllabi.
• Facilitate distance learning and in-person classroom activities.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Computer proficiency

LMS usage

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

Blackboard

MS Office

Job description

Instructor, Vocational Nursing - South Campus

Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Keeps up with development in the field of study
• Demonstrates high standards – academic and professional
• Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback
• Supervises community and clinical learning experiences
• Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum
• Participates in the development, implementation, and enforcement of standards/policies for admission, progression, probation, and dismissal of students, and participation in academic guidance and counseling
• Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs
• Develop and deliver nursing content via distance learning and face-to-face classroom activities
• Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials
• Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines.

Professional Development:

• Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies through professional development activities
• Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning
• Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection
• Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline.
• Maintains current licensure, CPR, immunizations, and titers.

Service:

• Actively participates in College meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils
• Actively participates in departmental meetings and committees
• Participates in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards
• Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing College budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals
• Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions
• Participates in College-related activities such as community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection
• Participates in College activities for student organizations to aid in retention
• Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the College
• Maintain departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to teaching area
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Proficiency in learning management system (Blackboard preferred).

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred Education:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Required Experience:

• Three years of full-time nursing work experience in clinical nursing.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current unencumbered License to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas

Faculty are assigned to teach courses using various delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College, which may require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location.

Salary Grade: BACH

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6665

Posting Close Date: 11/17/2026 at 6 pm CST