Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Job Description It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions Teaches nursing courses at a variety of times and locations

Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.

Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner

Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines

Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods

Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress

Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community

Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required

Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation

Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people

Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning

Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for lifelong learning

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology

Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Required Qualifications Master's degree or higher in nursing OR Master's degree or higher in any field, with a bachelor's degree in nursing from an approved or accredited baccalaureate program in nursing and at least six (6) graduate semester hours in nursing appropriate to assigned teaching responsibilities.

3 years non‑teaching work experience in the field.

Current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas. (22 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.7 (2005))

Salary $59.80 per contact hour.

Benefits Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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