Associate Degree Nursing Instructor

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Associate Degree Nursing Instructor– Full-Time – Lufkin 

EMPLOYMENT DATE:  Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Nursing or a master’s degree in another discipline and a minimum of six

(6) semester hours in graduate-level nursing content appropriate to teaching responsibilities and bachelor of

Science in Nursing required. The degree must be from an accredited college or university.

• Experience:

o Have been actively employed in nursing for the past three (3) years or have advanced preparation in nursing, nursing education, and/or nursing administration.

o Have had three (3) years of varied nursing experiences since graduation, and show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility.

• Certification or Licensure: Hold a current license or privilege to practice nursing in the State of Texas.

• Training or Technical Skills:

o Knowledge and competence in nursing, communication, leadership skills and the ability to plan, direct, and supervise the work of learners.

o Ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal forms and interpret the role of the nurse in society and present health care issues and trends.

o Ability to work with a web-based learning management system and online testing.

This position description is not intended to provide a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or

responsibilities required of the employee. All employees are expected to adhere to the Angelina College

Policies and Procedures Manual.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in nursing education.

• Membership and participation in professional organizations.

• Skills and ability to use current technology.

Expectations:

• Interact with a diverse student population.

• Promote a positive work environment among colleagues.

Special Demands: 

• Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Work Environment
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

It is the intent of the basic job requirements, duties, and responsibilities that these minimum requirements should therefore, be referred to as a guide for, rather than a limitation to the services required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The nursing instructor is responsible for the overall instruction of students in the associate degree nursing program. The instructor will assist the associate degree nursing program and the College in achieving the mission and overall goals of the institution. The faculty member develops, implements, and evaluates the curriculum, policies, and standards of the associate degree nursing program.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Foster an engaging, supportive, and challenging learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, shops,

and co-curricular programs.

• Teach 15 credit hours per semester of organized courses according to the College Catalog description, the

syllabus, and the schedule of classes.

• In collaboration with instructors assigned to the same academic unit, exercise responsibility for the

content, quality, and effectiveness of the assigned curriculum.

• For assigned academic unit and/or educational program, participate with colleagues and administrators in

identifying expected learning outcomes, assessing the extent to which students achieve those outcomes,

and provide evidence of improvement based on the analysis of the results.

• As an individual and as a member of various Standing Committees, participate in the promotion,

development, and continuous improvement of the College’s academic and administrative policies,

procedures, programs, and services.

• Assist in the student registration and academic advising processes, including the maintenance and

updating of associated records.

• Maintain appropriate order and control of instructional settings to ensure a productive and engaging

learning environment.

• Report disruptive or inappropriate student behavior to the Executive Director of Student Affairs as

necessary for the administration of the Student Conduct and Discipline Program (see FLB Local).

• Appropriately exercise the authority to direct students who exhibit disruptive or inappropriate behavior to

leave an instructional setting immediately.

• At the beginning of each semester, distribute appropriate course information to students in each assigned

course section according to the instructional arrangements policy (see: EC Regulation).

• Emphasize to students the importance of prompt, regular, and continuous class attendance according to

the student admissions and attendance policy (see: FBD Regulation).

Maintain accurate attendance and academic records of students enrolled in assigned course sections

according to grading and credit policies and procedures (see: EGA Regulation).

• Submit semester class rolls, final class rolls, final grades, and grade book records to the Registrar’s Office

according to the directives of the Office.

• Provide regular and appropriate feedback to students enrolled in assigned course sections to help them

gauge their academic performance and their acquisition of course content.

• Develop and proctor all examinations administered in assigned course sections.

• Post and hold a minimum of five (5) office hours per week according to the workload policy (see: DJ

Regulation).

• Counsel students concerning problems related to the academic program. Counseling for personal,

disciplinary, or other issues may, in the judgment of the instructor, be referred to the Executive Director

of Student Affairs.

• Provide accommodations to students with disabilities as directed by Student Affairs.

• Aid in planning academic programs and policies in cooperation with the appropriate administrators and

College Standing Committees.

• Prepare appropriate and current course syllabi according to the instructional arrangements policy (see: EC

Regulation).

• Attend scheduled faculty meetings, school meetings, and committee meetings.

• Review and uphold the established policies and procedures of the College, and communicate problems,

grievances, or suggestions to the Dean or to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, as appropriate.

• Assist in the recruitment and retention of students as appropriate.

• Bolster the College’s public image and support its educational philosophy through actions and

interactions in all instructional settings and in the community.

• Strive for continued professional growth through attendance and participation in professional meetings,

subject area meetings, faculty development programs, further education, or other appropriate means.

CONTRACT & SALARY:

Salary assigned according to faculty salary schedule, in addition to excellent employee benefits. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be verified for the successful candidate.

SCHEDULE:

A completed application form, cover letter, a resume, and college transcripts are required for an applicant to be considered. Please visit the Angelina College portal at https://myac.angelina.edu/ICS/AC_Employment/ to apply. Screening of qualified applicants will begin and continue until the position is filled. This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for the position.

Angelina College is a comprehensive community college of 5,200 students located in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, and serving twelve counties of East Texas. Lufkin is a city of 38,000 people, situated about 120 miles northeast of Houston, 112 miles southwest of Shreveport, Louisiana, and 165 miles southeast of Dallas.

Angelina College reserves the right to extend search or not offer position advertised.

Angelina College provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Angelina College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.