Professor- Associate Degree Nursing

Primary Function

Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, to maintain current knowledge in their fields, and to have pedagogic skills that are appropriate for our students. Faculty members are also expected to continue development of their knowledge and skills, to contribute to the community of scholars, and to represent the College in the community. All employees of San Jacinto College are expected to demonstrate the values of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an academic leader and mentor
• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous coursework that fosters critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and practical application of knowledge
• Create an abstract learning environment
• Assess student performance with fairness and clarity
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet all learning needs
• Keep up with developments in the field of study
• Demonstrate high standards — academic and professional
• Facilitate engaging, student-centered learning experiences that promote critical thinking and academic growth
• Employ innovative teaching strategies to foster active learning and student participation
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages inquiry and collaboration
• Evaluate student work constructively and provide timely feedback
• Teach at times and locations that meet student needs
• Provide access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and respond to inquiries in a timely manner
• Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials
• Develop and use a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines
• Participate in the instruction of nursing theory and clinical practice in an ACEN accredited program
• Plan, supervise, and evaluate student clinical experiences
• Advise students
• Promote and facilitate community awareness of the program
• Participate in committee assignments and professional development
• Participate in recruitment and retention of students

Curriculum & Academic Standards

• Contribute to curriculum development
• Uphold academic standards
• Inspire students to achieve their full potential as scholars and professionals
• Review, evaluate, reflect, and revise program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection
• Meet or exceed professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s)

Professional Development

• Maintain high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities
• Plan, develop, and use effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with different educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning

Service

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

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education
• Three years of nursing work experience
• Current unencumbered Texas Registered Nurse (RN) License

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of clinical experience in medical-surgical, mental health, maternal-newborn, or pediatric nursing
• Teaching in an ADN program

Schedule

Twelve (12) month position. Must be available for early morning / evening-night / and weekend hours as needed. Full-time faculty may be assigned classes at multiple campuses. Theory and clinical times will include day and evening classes. 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. Involves travel to clinical facilities as well as day, evening and weekend clinical.