Nursing Faculty - Texas County Technical College at Arizona… · Houston

Texas County Technical College is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide.  As a leading nurse educator, Texas County Technical College offers students the opportunity to earn a Certificate or Associates Degree in nursing in one year. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. 

 

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

 

Passion: We love helping others succeed.

Excellence: We strive to be the best.

Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability: We own our results.

Integrity: We do the right thing.

What You’ll Do:

 

Under supervision of a Program Coordinator, Nursing Faculty provide instruction that facilitates students’ achievement of course objectives, engage in scholarly and service activities to promote their professional development, and contribute to the success of the College and its students.

 

Nursing:

• Demonstrate and maintain knowledge of overall program, program outcomes and assigned course objectives.
• Design an effective learning environment that facilitates student learning to address contemporary issues in nursing.
• Lead simulation learning experiences.

 

Didactic:

• Responsible for teaching and evaluating students in the classroom.
• Support students’ progression in academics and socialization into the role of nursing.
• Actively participate in the systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation and program revision.
• Participate in effective teaching method training and professional development activities related to the program field.
• Serve as an advisor to an assigned group of students; contacting advisees at least once a semester.
• Develop student success plans and remediate “at risk” students.

Clinical:

• Oversee instruction and grading of clinical adjuncts.
• Facilitate the nursing students’ application of theory to clinical practice.
• Attends hospital-based orientations.
• Communicate effectively utilizing professional techniques with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students.
• Identify and communicate areas of concern to Program Coordinator and recommend changes and solutions as appropriate.
• Review and grade clinical papers and provide students with timely and clear feedback.
• Maintain all records on student performance, i.e., Student Success Plan, Progressive Disciplinary Plan, mid-term, and final clinical evaluations.
• Complete clinical site evaluations.
• Enforce policies and procedures of Texas County Technical College and the assigned clinical facility.

 

Student Success:

• Connects students to college resources for their success.
• Provide coaching and support to students.
• Provide input to developing, evaluating, and revising program policies.
• Participate in nursing events (i.e., new student orientation, graduation, etc.).
• Maintain professional competence/expertise in teaching through activities such as nursing practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects and professional writing.

 

At Texas County Technical College, we believe in a collaborative approach where all colleagues work together towards our shared goals. It's important to note that this list doesn't cover everything you'll be asked to do or need to do. We value adaptability and flexibility as we grow and evolve as an organization.

Faculty shall provide evidence of education and experience necessary to indicate that they are competent to teach a given course and develop and evaluate student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the framework of the controlling institution.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Holds a current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or enhanced compact nurse licensure relevant to the state of teaching location.

 

Nice to have:

• Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university.
• Certified Nurse Educator certification and national certification in area of nursing specialty.

Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits.
Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision.
Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.


For consideration, only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls, please.

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