Vocational Nursing Faculty-Denver City

Job Description

Working Title

Vocational Nursing Faculty-Denver City

Position Status

Full Time

Department

Instruction

General Summary

Instructional position in the vocational nursing department at Denver City ISD.

Specific Position Duties

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college.
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
• Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.
• Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives.
• By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.
• Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means; effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair.
• Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair.
• Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community.
• Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements
• Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs
• Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license as a registered nurse or licensed vocational/practical nurse with authority to practice in Texas.
• Three years of varied nursing experience.
• Has academic preparation and/or clinical experience to teach curriculum assignments.

Posting Number

F00392P

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