Adjunct Faculty/Instructor

The major duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Serve as content area expert and through appropriate pedagogical approaches, conduct safe, engaging, and effective learning activities which foster student achievement of the stated course, program, and institutional outcomes.
2. Prepare, organize and present instructional material at scheduled times and places in accordance with the College catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines, stated delivery mode (F2F, ITV, hybrid, online), and class schedule. All distance education courses shall adhere to the Principles of Good Practice for Degree and Certificate Programs and Courses Offered through Distance Education. See Policy Manual, EBA (Legal).
3. Maintain accurate records of student attendance, student progress, grade distributions, and equipment and supplies.
4. Develop appropriate course outline(s) using VC official format.
5. Actively participate in the application of institutional policies and processes, including roster certification, Early Alert submissions, grade submissions, and completion of ESCR.
6. Maintain discipline and order during instructional activities.
7. Participate in professional development activities, conferences, workshops, etc. which enhance subject matter expertise and professional growth, and improves instructional effectiveness.
8. Communicate through appropriate channels (Division Chair, Director, Coordinator, Vice-President of Instructional Services, and the President) in relating dissatisfaction or making positive suggestions.
9. Cooperate with other VC personnel in improving and promoting the image of the program and the College. Along with these duties and responsibilities, the instructor has the authority to do the following (non evaluation items):
   1. Suspend a student for one class period for disruptive behavior.
   2. Evaluate the progress and performance of the student and assign grades.
   3. Enforce the College's policies and procedures and the safety regulations of the discipline/program.
   4. Recommend a student for counseling.
   5. Initiate requisitions and work order requests.
   6. Suspend unsafe operations.

Travel Required: Vernon, Wichita Falls

Experience and Training: Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in Texas. Minimum of two years experience in a clinical setting.

Education: Associate's degree in nursing or higher

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively. Current CPR certification. Flexibility with hours. Computer skills including use of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to promote an effective clinical/lab learning environment for students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Nursing. Three years medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.

Minimum Educational Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Nursing

Maximum Educational Qualifications: Master's Degree in Nursing

Salary or Salary Range: This is a part-time position. No benefits are available. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This is a security-sensitive position and is subject to a criminal history record. Criminal history records will be used only for the purpose of evaluating applicants for employment in security-sensitive positions. (Texas Government Code 411.094 & Texas Education Code 51.215)