Licensed Vocational Nursing - Instructor

Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students.

Launch your career with TSTC by connecting with our Talent Acquisition team by emailing us at talentsourcing@tstc.edu.

What We Offer You:

• More than just a job but the start of a rewarding and fulfilling career

• Supportive environment where employee growth and success are promoted and celebrated

• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break

• You will enjoy the stability of the State of Texas' comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and much, much more. Follow the links below for additional details:

TSTC Benefits

TSTC Retirement Plans

Employee Discount Program

Faculty will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY:
Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT:
Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, equipment security where applicable, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.

STUDENT RETENTION AND PLACEMENT:
Performs student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information. Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and other programs designed to increase retention.

PROGRAM RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION:
Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.

TEAMWORK & SERVICE:
Demonstrates a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts. Maintains flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate; able to work effectively in a team environment; commitment to the mission, vision and values of the college.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

The core competencies for direct instructional delivery in an applied learning environment can be condensed into a few overarching categories:

TEACHING & LEARNING:
Deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
Tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.

MENTORSHIP & COACHING:
Understanding and empathizing with student experiences. Providing personalized guidance and support. Articulating ideas clearly and fostering open communication.

ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK:
Creating and utilizing assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning.Continually evaluating and improving teaching strategies.

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION:
Effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences.

Required Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

* Have been actively employed in nursing for the past three (3) years or have advanced preparation in nursing, nursing education, and/or nursing administration
* Have had three (3) years varied nursing experiences since graduation
* Show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility.
* BLS Certification
* Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with students, faculty, and administrative staff
* Demonstrates ability to employ teaching strategies grounded in educational theories and evidence-based practice
* Demonstrates interest in and value for all learners
* Show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility
* Demonstrate ability to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum
* Experience in the development, implementation, and enforcement of standards/policies for admission, progression, probation, and dismissal of students, and participation in academic guidance and counseling
*Demonstrate competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching; Maintains a flexible schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate

Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

* Preferred prior teaching experience
* Associate Degree in Nursing, Previous Nursing education experience
* Assist in the record retrieval process to maintain accreditation standards
* Will ensure course materials are relevant, work with industry partners to improve student job readiness, and participate in college-wide committees and activities
* Confirm with the curriculum committee and in consultation with ID2, and ID3 to assist in selection of teaching materials, and nursing best practice standards
* Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Google and Canvas platforms
* Ability to facilitate learning by creating an environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitates student learning and the meeting of identified cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes
* Knowledge of facilitating learner development and socialization by recognizing the responsibility for helping learners develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those in the role
* Use evidence-based assessment and evaluation strategies to enhance teaching-learning processes
* Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively to participate in curriculum design and evaluation that reflect contemporary health care trends and prepare graduates to function effectively in the health care environment
* Demonstrate ability to act as leader by incorporating innovative practices of educational environments
* Demonstrates continuous quality improvement in role of nurse educator by demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning
* Exhibit a spirit of inquiry about teaching and learning, learner development, evaluation methods, and other aspects of the role
* Ability to function effectively in nurse educator environment by demonstrating knowledgeable of the educational environment and recognize how political, institutional, social, and economic forces impact the role
* Completes written clinical performance evaluation form in timely manner of students

Education and Experience

* Instructors hold a current LVN license or privilege to practice nursing in the State of Texas, Texas (Board of Nursing) requirement; Limitations on the teaching responsibilities assigned to LVNs- Teach didactic courses limited to Fundamentals and VN skills. LVNs who teach content beyond Fundamentals and VN skills must have the documented academic credentials to do so. Provide clinical supervision for student clinical rotations under the supervision of a registered nurse faculty member.
* All teaching responsibilities in the nursing program are provided under the supervision of a registered nurse based upon the scope of practice for LVNs in Texas.

* Associate Degree in Nursing required to teach all didactic and clinical courses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

After you complete your application, please send your transcripts to

faculty.credentialing@tstc.edu.