Vocational Nursing Professor

Overview:
Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson's reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace. Participates in team teaching to provide instruction in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings to students in the Vocational Nursing Program. The salary for this position is $30.00/hourly.

Responsibilities:
45% Provides instruction in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings as assigned. Maintains academic standards as established by the college and the Vocational Nursing Program. Meets classes as assigned and provides assistance to students outside of class.20% Coordinates clinical experiences and maintains collegial attitude with outside entities such as clinical sites.15% Works as a team member in the Vocational Nursing Department; complies with the "faculty responsibilities" as outlined in the Faculty Handbook and the College's Policy and Procedure Manual. Serves on college committees and task forces as requested.5% Assists in budget planning and selection of textbooks and other teaching aids.5% Participates in recruitment and registration of nursing students.5% Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.5% Performs other duties as assigned by the Vocational Nursing Program Director. Performance Measurements:Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.Creates and maintains collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.Places student success at the center of all decision-making.Uses a wide range of learning resources, tools and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.Embraces the community college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university or the workplace.Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in current teaching/learning best practices. Serves as a positive role model for students.This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Qualifications:
An Associate degree in Nursing is required.A BSN is preferred.A minimum of three years of current professional clinical nursing experience is required.Teaching experience in a Nursing Program is preferred.A current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas is required.Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the college for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.Demonstrated ability to engage students in the learning process and proven commitment to student success.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to lead both faculty and students to achieve goals.Highly organized and able to handle multiple assignments.Strong computer skills.Experience tracking student learning outcomes, analyzing resultant data, and implementing improvement plans.Must be able to meet the physical requirements designated by the clinical agencies.Must be able to travel to clinical facilities and provide clinical instruction two days per week. In clinical, must be able to physically stand for prolonged periods of time, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, lift patients, and move from room to room or maneuver in limited spaces.The employee may be required to wear certain personal protective equipment such as masks, coats, goggles, gloves, or shields when in clinical situations. This position requires original transcripts and three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check. GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW. The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.