Full-Time A.D.N. Instructor

Job description

Posting Number: :

0001037

Full-Time A.D.N. Instructor

00000272

Full-Time

Salary is based on the Lee College Faculty Salary Scale - 12 Month. Placement on scale is commensurate with education and experience.

Faculty

Nursing

Please note – This is a contract position.

Faculty schedules vary by semester. Candidate may be required to teach evening, weekend, summer, online, hybrid, and/or distance education courses.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program of learning.
  
• Participate in development of semester schedule.
  
• Assist the Team Leader in the development of the course calendar.
  
• Participate in the development of policies and standards, which affect students and faculty.
  
• Plan and provide learning experiences for students based on program objectives/outcomes.
  
• Create a wholesome, meaningful environment for learning in the classroom and laboratory.
  
• Utilize innovative teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population: which may include, but are not limited to, interactive video technology, online format, and other uses of technology in the classroom and lab setting.
  
• Provide students with direction for utilizing all available educational resources (e.g., library, computer/skills lab, personnel, clinical, etc.).
  
• Make recommendations and participate in decision making when determining clinical agencies for student placement.
  
• Attend and participate in Team Meeting of course(s) one is teaching, as well as Team Meetings of related courses as necessary.
  
• Attend ADN/VN faculty meetings.
  
• Assist with developing tests questions, blueprints, and analysis of items in compliance with the Test policy.
  
• Participate in selection of textbooks, instructional aids, and other educational equipment/resources.
  
• Participate in the selection and orientation of the freshman class.
  
• Collaborate with Team Leader of course to determine best methods of meeting course objectives.
  
• Contact clinical facility assigned and plan rotation schedule for one’s clinical group.
  
• Provide direct supervision of students practicing in a clinical area, including patient selection, observation of students in the delivery of patient care, evaluating the performance of students’ nursing skills, and conducting/scheduling post conferences.
  
• Ensure students are competent in nursing skills and procedures before implementing them in hands-on patient care.
  
• Grade written work required of students and relay grades to Team Leader in a timely fashion.
  
• Keep accurate record of students’ attendance, progress, and performance.
  
• Evaluate students’ performance in the clinical area on the C.E.T. forms and at midterm and end of semester on summative C.E.T.
  
• Participate in academic advisement and counseling of students within area of responsibility.
  
• Serve on one (1) College committee and one (1) division committee, and/or as a faculty sponsor for a student organization.
  
• Serve as a mentor to a new faculty as needed.
  
• Begin classes and labs on time and promptly notify the appropriate instructional administrator in the event of an unscheduled absence.
  
• Encourage students to engage in self-evaluation in regard to behavior and academic/clinical performance.
  
• Report student problems to the appropriate instructional administrator as deemed necessary.

Additional duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Attend and participate in all faculty, committee, and program/College meetings.
  
• Assist with student registration as assigned.
  
• Engage in evaluation programs in an effort to assess teaching skills/strategies and to improve effectiveness.
  
• Maintain professional competence and participate in professional development activities.
  
• Maintain a professional working relationship with students, fellow faculty members, administration, staff, and clinical personnel.
  
• Perform other functions consistent with an instructor’s professional responsibilities when requested by the appropriate administrator.
  
• Assist in the recruitment of students when appropriate.
  
• Serve as a good public relations agent, both in the classroom and the community.
  
• Create and evaluate yearly self-goals.
  
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Excellent college benefits accrue with this full-time position. This is a security sensitive position.

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, age, religion, national origin, or veteran status.

• Master’s (or higher) degree in Nursing
  
• Three (3) years of related, non-teaching work experience as a licensed nurse
  
• Must hold a current license or privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
  
• Experience teaching nursing at the postsecondary level
  
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds
  
• Strong organizational and time management skilss
  
• Must be computer proficient
  
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required

• Due to the nature of pre-licensure nursing education, recent clinical experience combined with an understanding of the role of the nurse educator in a higher education environment is preferred.
  
• Clinical experience preferred in the areas of pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, obstetrics, and psychiatric nursing.

Main Campus - Baytown, TX

03/31/2021

Yes

This position requires applicants to attach the following documents: resume, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and copies of transcripts for all completed college work. (Official transcripts required upon employment.)

In addition, applicants must include a minimum of three (3) professional references on the online application.

Please do not mail, email, fax, or deliver any documents outside of the electronic application process.

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