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Full-Time Faculty, Associate Degree Nursing

Salary:
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2300454
Location: Main Campus - Baytown, TX
Division: Provost/Academic & Student Affairs

Position Overview

The nursing full-time faculty member will be responsible for teaching and mentoring students in the nursing program. They will contribute to curriculum development, participate in program evaluation, and engage in scholarly activities. The faculty member will also provide academic advising and support to students, as well as participate in departmental and institutional service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting student success and retention.


• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.


• Participate in the development of course schedules.


• Participate in the development of nursing program policies and standards.


• Plan and provide learning experiences for students based on program objectives/outcomes.


• Create and implement classroom and laboratory activities which provide meaningful learning experiences.


• 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.).


• Participate in course and program evaluations regularly as required by accrediting bodies.


• Attend and participate in course team meetings.


• Attend nursing faculty meetings.


• Assist with developing test questions, blueprints, and analysis of items in compliance with program policies.


• Participate in the selection of textbooks, instructional aids, and other educational equipment/resources.


• 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 , 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 enter grades in Blackboard in a timely manner.


• Keep an accurate record of students' attendance, progress, and performance.


• Serve as a mentor to new faculty as needed.


• Begin classes and labs on time and promptly notify the appropriate instructional administrator in the event of an unscheduled absence.


• Report student problems to the Director of Nursing as deemed necessary.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Faculty schedules vary by semester. Clinical schedules are dependent upon clinical agency availability and may include evenings or weekends.


• Serve on inter-departmental and college committees as assigned.


• Attend and participate in all faculty, committee, and program/College meetings.


• 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 duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Master's (or higher) degree in Nursing


• Must hold a current license or privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas


• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a licensed nurse


• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Must be computer proficient


• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required

Preferred:

• Experience teaching nursing at the postsecondary level

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.



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