Summary
This is a Part-Time Nursing Faculty Pool in areas of (Medical / Surgical, Maternity, Mental Health, and Simulation) for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on departmental needs. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.
In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.
Application Status
Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department.
Terms of Employment
Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.
May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson. Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable.
Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire.
Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information (www.naces.org).
Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.
Essential Job Duties
Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that promotes outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement.
- Provide instruction in the clinical and/or on-campus laboratory setting as assigned by the Program Director
- Counsel and evaluate students in the clinical and/or on-campus laboratory setting
- Select and assign learning activities for students in the clinical agencies
- Coordinate clinical experiences in assigned clinical agency and maintain good relationships with the agency
- Maintain current knowledge and expertise in areas of teaching assignments
- Support the process of evaluation of faculty by students
- Meet periodically with the Director, Course Coordinator, and clinical staff concerning clinical maters and related activities
- Communicate with the Course Coordinator on a weekly basis regarding clinical matters and student performance
- Provide an evaluation of the assigned clinical agency at the completion of the semester
- Instruct and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom at various times and locations
- Possess a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution
- Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources
- Assist in the recruitment and retention of students
- Advise students in academic matters or refers students to appropriate resources
- Assess students' performance through a range of measurement activities and keeps them informed of their progress in a timely manner
- Engage students face-to-face and through electronic communications
- Utilize technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others
- Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives
- Build positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community
- Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions and departments
- Provide recommendations to the Instructional Dean, Department Chair, and appropriate college committees regarding curriculum, instruction and division operations
- Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities
- Adhere to Alvin College's policies and procedures
- Attend institutional meetings as required
- Other duties as assigned
Conditions of Employment
The Employer and the Faculty Member are subject to all the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement between the Employer and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The Faculty Member agrees to comply with all policies, procedures, and security regulations of the TDCJ while performing instructional duties within TDCJ facilities. If officials of the TDCJ exercise their contractual right to deny the Faculty Member access to the assigned unit, the Employer may terminate the Faculty Member’s employment and cease salary payments effective immediately.
Work Environment
The incumbent typically works in a classroom environment with limited access to technology. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of a classroom. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day.
Physical Demands
The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university with at least six (6) graduate semester hours in nursing content appropriate to specific teaching responsibility
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas
- Up-to-date immunizations and annual TB screening
- Must pass a random drug screen and criminal background check
- Current American Heart Association CPR Health Care Provider certification
AND
- Three (3) years of non-teaching work experience in the field
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual - English /Spanish
- Master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- At least one year of teaching experience at the college or university level.
- Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet
AND
- Three (3) years of non-teaching work experience in the field