Lecturer – Health Sciences & Nursing

South Texas College; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

South Texas College’s Division of Health Science Professions invites applications to fillLecturer positions across several departments, including nursing, radiologic technology, and related health programs. Lecturers are expected to maintain currency in their field and deliver quality instruction on an as-needed basis for semester-long assignments.

Applicants should hold relevant credentials and be committed to student success while following college policies.

Qualifications

• Must possess appropriate academic preparation.
• Must provide official transcripts and, if earned from a foreign institution, an evaluation indicating equivalency from an approved service.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Commitment to the community college philosophy of education.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the field.
• Possesses appropriate credentials to teach.
• Connects subject matter with related fields.
• Maintains currency through professional development.
• Plans and organizes instruction to maximize student learning.
• Uses engaging teaching strategies to promote engagement.
• Adapts instructional methods to meet student needs.
• Uses instructional technology when appropriate.
• Encourages development of communication and higher-order thinking skills.
• Communicates subject matter clearly to students.
• Contributes to selection and development of instructional materials.
• Participates in development and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes.
• Develops and uses fair evaluation methods to measure progress.
• Returns student work promptly to promote learning.
• Maintains accurate records of progress.
• Submits final grade rosters and documents on deadlines.
• Adheres to College Policies and Procedures.
• Fulfills faculty requirements as per contract.
• Maintains regular office hours.
• Prepares syllabi and course outlines for all assigned sections.
• Submits attendance Rosters and Learning Outcome data by deadlines.
• Keeps confidentiality.
• Serves on committees and attends meetings as required.
• Participates in professional activities contributing to goals and mission.
• Responds to information requests from administration and chairs.
• Fosters relationships with students and colleagues.
• Assists chair in curriculum development.
• Participates in advising and supports recruitment and retention.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Commitment to community college

Education

Master of Science degree in Nursing

Associate degree in teaching discipline

3 years non-teaching related work experience in the teaching discipline

Current Texas License

Job description

South Texas College’s Division of Health Science Professions invites applications to fillLecturer positions across several departments, including nursing, radiologic technology, and related health programs. Lecturers are expected to maintain currency in their field and deliver quality instruction on an as-needed basis for semester-long assignments.

Applicants should hold relevant credentials and be committed to student success while following college policies.