Associate Degree Nursing Instructor
Job Details
Full Job Description
Instructional position in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Specific Position Duties
Teach a variety of courses
of the Associate Degree Nursing program. Adhere to the requirements,
standards and guidelines set forth by the Board of Nurse Examiners for
the State of Texas; National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission; and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field by reading
current literature, participating in continuing education and
professional development, and attending conferences, etc.;
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 that are congruent with the Odessa College
and Associate Degree nursing vision and policies, e.g., syllabi,
policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.; Develops
and administers tests which are appropriate to course content, current
to best practices in nursing, and appropriate in rigor, 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;
Evaluates and grades student class, laboratory and clinical work,
assignments and papers in a timely manner, also in a manner that is
constructive to the students’ learning; Plan, coordinate and supervise
students in all laboratory and clinical experiences; Maintain student
attendance records, grades and other required course specific details;
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; Effectively handles routine procedures
necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department
as delegated by the department chair; Submits required reports and
schedules in a timely manner to the department chair; Maintains
effective relationships and collaborates with professional
counterparts throughout the college and the community; Maintains
individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications
in order to comply with completion requirements; Plans, evaluates and
revises the curriculum, course content, course materials and methods
of instruction in conjunction with other faculty, coordinator and
department chair; Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for
department programs; Advise students on academic and vocational
curricula and on current issues; Maintains regularly scheduled office
hours in order to advise, mentor and assist students; Actively
participates in college functions and events, and engages in community
service.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution in nursing or a masters degree in another field with a bachelor’s degree in nursing with 6 hours of graduate level nursing courses from a regionally accredited institution; current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
Preferred Qualifications
Reporting Relationship
Work Hours Varies according to schedule. Clinicals may occur evenings or weekends, and at extension sites.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents
Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx
79764
Associate Degree Nursing Instructor
Odessa College
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