Nursing Instructor

El Paso Community College; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Community College seeks a nursing instructor to provide instruction reflecting the College and Nursing Program philosophies, with an emphasis on evidence-based teaching.

The role requires on-campus, on-site teaching with duties including curriculum development, syllabus submission, student mentoring, and active participation in committees to support accreditation and program improvement.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in acute or community nursing providing direct patient care.
• Experience teaching in nursing and at the community college level.
• Ability to incorporate innovative teaching practices and technology in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing instruction on campus aligned with program goals.
• Develop and revise curriculum; submit syllabi by week 1 of class.
• Post and maintain office hours; mentor students and participate in governance.

Skills

Student-centered teaching

Nursing education experience

Curriculum development

Teaching with technology

Education

Master in Nursing (Education track)

Master's in another field + 6 grad credits in Nursing + BSN

Doctorate in Nursing (DNP/PhD) + BSN

Job description

Responsible for providing nursing instruction that reflects the philosophies and objectives of the College and the Nursing Program, promoting an evidence-based and supportive learning environment for students. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Use evidence-based teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles. Provide the students opportunities to continually assess their own progress and allow them reasonable opportunities to master the course and program outcomes.

Adhere to approved course syllabi. Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives, and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes.

Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials. Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class. Assist in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials. Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.

Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines. Serve as student mentor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities. Encourage students to evaluate instruction and course effectiveness through established methods.

Actively participate in committees to support division and institutional initiatives and collaborate with fellow faculty to advance the goals of the division and College.

Attend all scheduled discipline and division activities held during the academic year. Participate in faculty orientation sessions and scheduled professional development activities. Accept the ongoing responsibility for professional awareness and growth.

Assist in the evaluation and selection of faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or division staff. Contribute to the governance of the College through active service on committees.

Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community.

Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.

Participate in the Total Program Evaluation process for accreditation, actively contributing to the assessment of program outcomes through data collection and analysis, and the development of improvement plans to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and continuous enhancement of the nursing program.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (Nursing Education track preferred) OR Master's degree in another field, plus a minimum of six (6) graduate credit hours in Nursing AND a Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR a Doctorate in Nursing (DNP or PhD) AND a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Three (3) years of work experience in acute care or community nursing providing direct patient care.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (unencumbered) in Texas (or eligible for licensure).
• Experience/ability to teach in the nursing discipline using a student-centered approach.
• Experience/ability to teach at the community college level.
• Experience/ability to incorporate innovative teaching practices and technology into the classroom.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

Desired Qualifications

• A Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification.

Special Conditions

• This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
• ANTICIPATED FACULTY OPENING.
• Tenure track position; annual academic year employment contract leading toward tenure consideration during fifth year of employment.
• Based on the needs of the college, you may be required to teach at multiple campuses within any given semester.
• The hiring committee for this faculty posting will have the option to offer this Tenure Track position(s) as a Lecturer position(s), if deemed appropriate.
• If a vacancy for a full-time Lecturer position becomes available during the evaluation/hiring process, an additional Lecturer position(s) may be offered from the applicant pool from this posting.

Additional Note

Supplemental Salary dependent on credentials; (23% of salary).

A hiring/ retention stipend is also applicable, $2000.00 for the first year and $2000.00 for the second year for full-time Tenure-Track positions.

The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.