"Adjunct Faculty, Associate Degree Nursing"

Job Details

Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs
One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning

Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-Montgomery
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches Nursing courses at a variety of times and locations
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Mastery of course content
Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree or higher in nursing OR Master's degree or higher in any field, with a bachelor's degree in nursing from an approved or accredited baccalaureate program in nursing and at least six (6) graduate semester hours in nursing appropriate to assigned teaching responsibilities.
3 years nonteaching work experience in the field.
Current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
(22 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.7 (2005))

Salary
$59.80 per contact hour.

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How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year.