Full-Time Faculty- Associate Degree Nursing- 9 month

Blinn College, United States

Updated: about 16 hours ago
Location: Brenham, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information


Requisition Number 2024001F
Position Title Full-Time Faculty- Associate Degree Nursing- 9 month
Salary Range per faculty salary schedule
DBM Rating n/a
Job Type Full Time
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date 08/12/2024
Campus Brenham, Distance Education, RELLIS
Application Deadline
Extended Open Deadline
FLSA Status Exempt
Security Sensitive? Yes
Work Hours Varies, depending on the semester or program needs

Position Summary Information


Objective
Provide didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction in all areas of nursing education according to accreditation standards and guidelines. Faculty may be assigned to teach courses on the RELLIS campus or Brenham campuses, and/or other clinical affiliates sites.
Essential Duties
1. Deliver curricula to upper and/or lower-level nursing students in a variety of teaching modalities within the nursing program
2. Evaluate students for appropriate competency as determined by program and student learning outcomes
3. Assign grades according to program and institutional policies and procedures
4. Participate in professional development related to teaching, instruction, and student learning
5. Attend program, divisional, and institutional meetings
6. Work collaboratively with others as part of a team to foster a positive work environment under the direction of the Director of Nursing
7. Assist the program with program evaluation/revision, curriculum development, and reviewing outcomes to maintain compliance with accreditation agencies
8. Other duties as assigned
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to articulate nursing concepts and patient safety standards to nursing students in verbal and written formats
2. Adequately use (or be willing to learn) digital technology for instruction in a variety of settings
3. Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with students, faculty, and college officials
4. Three (3) years experience working in the nursing field
Preferred Experience and Training
1. Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of nursing specialties
2. Specialty certification/credentialing in at least one specialty
3. Experience teaching in a professional nursing program
Physical Requirements
• Demonstrate immunity per agreements with clinical affiliates
• Must be able to meet the following physical demands; bending, walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and handling equipment, supplies or patients exceeding 25 pounds.
• Must be able to lift 25 to 35 pounds without restrictions
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Alertness at all times while performing duties on campus or in the clinical setting
Required Degree, License or Certifications
1. Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas
2. Master’s or terminal degree in Nursing (preferred)
3. Must hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an approved/accredited program AND be currently enrolled in a master’s nursing education program and have earned a minimum of 50% of the required credits towards the master’s degree in nursing
Special Notes To Applicants
  • This posting is for one faculty position available at the RELLIS campus. Although this position will have a home campus, driving to other campuses or clinical sites may be required.
  • A detailed, complete employment application is required. Includes:
    • résumé (note- this is not a substitute for a complete employment application)
    • cover letter
    • teaching philosophy
    • RN license
    • unofficial transcript (demonstrating the highest nursing degree)

  • Please be sure to list ALL previous employment; it helps us to evaluate your qualifications better. Be sure to provide the job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.
  • Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; however, if employed, ALL official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College.
  • As required for clinical supervision, applicants must maintain immunizations (https://www.blinn.edu/health-sciences/required-immunizations.html) & have cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (CPR)- Basic Life Saving (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
  • A short teaching demonstration will be scheduled if an applicant is scheduled for an interview.

This is a 9-month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. To review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, https://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/NEBG-HE.pdf.Leave time includes 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick each month of the contract. Paid leave for college-designated holidays, spring break, thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)
Credentials
The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf
Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11705

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