Assistant Professor of Nursing (12 months) (4 positions)

Job description

Assistant Professor of Nursing (12 months) (4 positions)

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Nursing (12 months) (4 positions)

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Contract Length 12 months

Class Summary

Responsible for providing instruction within the appropriate department/program. Programs include potential assignments in the Associate Degree in Nursing program, Vocational Nursing program, and any additional programs in the COM Nursing Department. Develop and revise curriculum and course work. Provide scheduled office hours for student consultation. Serves on College committees as needed and assigned. Participate in student orientation, instructional, and advisement activities as needed and assigned.

Benefits at College of the Mainland

Paid Leave

Holiday Leave (observed College holidays that include winter break and spring break)

Sick Leave – 8 hours accrued per month for full-time employees

Personal Business Leave – up to 24 hours per fiscal year

Additional Leave Programs

Sick Leave Bank – optional employee participation program for extended illness protection

Tuition Reimbursement at College of the Mainland for employees and eligible dependents

Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) or Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) (based on eligibility)

Voluntary retirement savings options: 403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Available through approved vendors

Comprehensive health insurance plans with employer contribution

Free access to campus fitness facilities and equipment

Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for confidential counseling and support services

Professional Development

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Conference and certification support

Campus & Community Perks

Supportive, mission-driven work environment focused on student success

Opportunities for community engagement and partnerships

Safe and collaborative campus culture

Position Details

Position Type: Faculty

Employment Status: Full Time

Position Funding: Regular

Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing. Must have a current Texas RN license or eligible for Texas licensure. Consistent active work experience within the past three (3) years in the nursing field required.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Doctoral Degree in Nursing. One (1) year of teaching experience in a community college setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Principles and practices of teaching;

Training techniques;

Detailed knowledge of material being taught in the specific course and program area;

Knowledge of student engagement techniques;

Maintains accurate documentation and records

Strong communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Ensure timely, clear, and professional communication across multiple stakeholders, including students, faculty, college departments, clinical partners, and accrediting agencies.

Ability to teach any nursing courses in any College of the Mainland Nursing Programs

Current, evidence-based knowledge in nursing practice

Ability to integrate real-world experience into teaching

Adapts teaching methods for diverse learners (including nontraditional students)

Dependable, punctual, and accountable

Empathy toward students, colleagues, and patients

Ability to provide constructive feedback with kindness

Open and approachable for students

Organized with strong attention to detail

Demonstrates clear, concise, and professional communication skills (written and verbal)

Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages multiple deadlines

Proactively communicates progress, challenges, and solutions

Highly motivated contributing team member

Job Duties

Comply with COM and Nursing Department Policies and Procedures to ensure a positive learning environment for student instruction and to support the activities of the college and to attend meetings and training as required.

Prepare teaching / learning activities to promote clinical judgement.

Develop and revise curriculum and course work.

Prepare online learning platform for courses

Meet clinical assignments.

Prepare clinical schedules and arrangements for assigned agency in a timely manner.

Supervision of students caring for 1-3 patients.

Coordinate safe nursing care of patients by student.

Maintain Texas RN Licensure and credentials.

Maintain current immunizations and CPR as required by clinical agencies.

Maintain a minimum of 7.5 scheduled office hours per week to be available for students.

Participate in committees and meetings and be in attendance 90% of the time.

Models ethical, compassionate, and culturally competent care

Upholds academic and clinical standards

Serves as a role model and mentor for students and new faculty

Advocates for student success and academic integrity

Participates in program improvement and leadership initiatives

Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Unencumbered Registered Nursing license in the state of Texas.

Physical Requirements

May work indoors in classroom, skills lab, and office, travel to clinical assignments. Work with students, staff, and patients during clinical teaching experience. Occasional irregular hours or weekend work.

Clinical shifts will be for a period of 12 hours.

Physical: High physical demand. Must be able to stoop, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and assist in patient care/clinical teaching situations, or demonstrate ability to perform tasks successfully. Possible exposure to communicable diseases through patient care clinical experience. Occasionally assist in two-person lifting of patients. Identifying specific weights lifted in a transfer is difficult because it is dependent upon the amount of assistance the patient is able to offer.

Posting Number

Posting Number F307P

Eligibility

Candidates that are eligible apply Internal/External

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

Supplemental Questions

* Applicants must list all relevant employment history that is documented on their resume. Have you listed your complete employment history on this application? Yes

No

* Applicants must list (4) four references with at least (1) one being a supervisor. Are you able to provide those references? Yes

No

* Do you have consistent active work experience within the past three (3) years in the nursing field? yes

no

* Do you hold a Masters degree in nursing? yes

no

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Transcripts (1 of 3)

Cover Letter

Licensure/Certification

Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)

Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)

Letter of Recommendation

Curriculum Vitae

College of the Mainland 1200 Amburn Rd. Texas City, TX or Fax:

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Worksite address

texas city, TX, 77592, US

Who can apply

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