Professor, Vocational Nursing - Tyler, TX

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital statu ...

Job description

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

ABOUT

The Professor, Vocational Nursing is a twelve-month faculty position responsible to the Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences, Department Chair, TJC Nursing, and Program Director, Vocational Nursing. Responsible to prepare and deliver Vocational Nursing coursework in engaging, innovative and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to unity, caring, integrity, empowering, and excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Vocational Nursing to a diverse and multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies as appropriate to the needs of students and the standards of the discipline.
• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review/evaluation, accreditation standards, assessment of student learning outcomes, and other departmental duties.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Keep accurate records of students' attendance, progress, and performance.
• Contact clinical facility assigned and plan rotation for assigned clinical group(s), provide direct supervision of students practicing in the clinical setting, and evaluate students' performance.
• Supervise all initial nursing procedures performed by the student in the clinical area and establish competence before allowing the student to perform a nursing procedure without direct faculty member supervision.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and enforcement of standards/policies for admission, progression, probation, and dismissal of students, and participation in academic guidance and counselling.
• Serve as a mentor to students in the Vocational Nursing program.
• Serve as a Team Leader during appropriate period of assignment.
• Assist with orientation of new faculty and serve as a mentor to new faculty as needed.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Support department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision-making and planning.
• Serve on college wide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
• Perform other duties as assigned by dean, department chair, program director.

Professional Standards

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance reporting and course grades.
• Begin classes and labs on time and promptly notify the appropriate instructional administrator in the event of an unscheduled absence.
• Participate in pinning, graduation, convocation, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in college wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching.

WHO YOU ARE

Required Education/Experience/Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Must hold a current license or privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
• Three (3) years of varied nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
• Have been actively employed in nursing for the past three (3) years or have advanced preparation in nursing, nursing education, and/or nursing administration
• Must be computer literate and willing to utilize latest multi-media technologies

Preferred Education/Experience/Credentials

• Master's (or higher) degree in nursing
• Previous teaching experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Other Expectations

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.

This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.