Vocational Nursing Instructor/Department Chair

Classification Title: Faculty 12 Month

Posting Number: 0600421

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Vocational Nursing Andrews

Twelve-month instructional position in the vocational nursing program at the Andrews Business & Technology Center, Andrews, Texas

Minimum Qualifications:

Program Director- Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas; have a degree or equivalent experience to demonstrate competency and advanced preparation in nursing, education and administration.(Texas Board of Nursing requirements.)

Specific Position Duties:

Carries out instructional duties as a faculty member; effectively supervises full-time and part-time faculty; effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department; establishes, in cooperation with department faculty, minimum departmental syllabi for all courses within the department; submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner; promotes high morale among members of the department by fair and equitable treatment; follows the chain of command when addressing division, department, and student concerns; maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community; effectively oversees the departmental budget; works well with Advisory Committee utilizing community representatives in recruiting and other departmental needs as appropriate; assists with recruiting, marketing, research for department programs; maintains up-to-date technical knowledge and skills training to meet industry needs; and maintains a system of individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirments. Demonstrates 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. sylllabi, 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; actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service. Other specific items as appropriate for the department.

Work Hours:

Class and clinical schedules vary. Work Monday through Friday.

Required Applicant Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Applicant Documents:

Letter of Reference 1

Letter of Reference 2

Letter of Reference 3

Odessa College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability or age in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com