Vocational Nursing Instructor (Full-time, Temporary)

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

Job summary

El Paso Community College is seeking a full-time nursing instructor to provide on-campus instruction aligned with college philosophy. The role includes teaching, advising, curriculum development, and service on committees.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing and Texas RN licensure with 3+ years of clinical experience; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. The position is full-time and on-site, with supplemental pay consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in nursing using a student-centered approach.
• Ability to teach in the community college setting.
• Willingness to incorporate innovative teaching practices and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in nursing per College philosophy and objectives.
• Post and maintain office hours and advise students on academics.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials.
• Submit syllabi and addendums to the Division Office.
• Serve on committees and participate in governance activities.
• Participate in program planning, recruitment, and accreditation tasks.
• Assist in evaluating student learning outcomes and teaching effectiveness.
• Perform other duties assigned or directed by the Dean or AVP.

Skills

Teaching ability

Student-centered

Innovative teaching

Technology integration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

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.

Use teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles. Allow the student to continually assess his/her own progress. Allow reasonable opportunities for each student to master the objectives of the course.

Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials. Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office. 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 academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities. Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluation to the designated office.

Participate in all areas of divisional and departmental responsibility such as proposing programs, projects and exhibiting leadership in their implementation. Participate in committees. Work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College. Attend all scheduled discipline and division activities held during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.

Contribute to the governance of the College through active service on committees. Participate in faculty orientation sessions, professional development seminars and activities to enhance professional development. Accept the responsibility for professional awareness and growth.

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

Assist in the planning and implementation of on-going activities crucial to the discipline or program, such as student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, and other related instructional matters.

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

Additional Note: Supplemental Salary dependent on credentials (23% of salary).

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate's Degree in Nursing.
2. Licensed as a Registered Nurse (unencumbered) in Texas (or eligible for licensure).
3. Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care or community health setting providing direct patient care.
4. Experience/ability to teach in the nursing discipline using a student-centered approach.
5. Experience/ability to teach at the community college level.
6. 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:

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Special Conditions:

1. 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.
2. This is a full-time temporary position.
3. 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.
4. Based on the needs of the college, you may be required to teach at multiple campuses within any given semester.
5. This position requires regularly scheduled teaching during weekday afternoons/evenings and on weekends for the Evening/Weekend VN Program track.
6. 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.

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

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.