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Position Information

Requisition Number 2024031F Position Title Part-Time Faculty- Associate Degree Nursing Salary Range per faculty salary schedule DBM Rating n/a Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 08/14/2024 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), or
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 is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time; however, a position may or may not be currently available.

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. 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/11955 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a Registered Nurse (RN), currently licensed in the State of Texas? Yes No * Do you hold a Masters Degree or higher in Nursing? yes no * If you do not currently have a Master's degree in Nursing- Do you hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from an approved/accredited program and are you currently enrolled in a master's nursing education program and have earned a minimum of 50% of the required credits towards the degree? Yes No Not Applicable * How many years of nursing experience do you have? 0-3 4-8 8-12 13-20 20-30 30+ * How many years of teaching experience in a professional nursing education program do you have? none 1-2 years 3-5 years 6-9 years 10 or more years * Discuss the teaching experience you have, particularly community college experience, that would prepare you for this position.

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* Please explain your experience with program accreditation.

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* Describe you experience with curriculum development and lesson planning?

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* Are you legally eligible for employment in the U.S.? Yes No * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.

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* Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa * If selected for the position, I am aware and accept the responsibility to present to the Division Dean original, official documents of all my educational work prior to receiving a class assignment. Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Teaching Philosophy License Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1 Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Other Transcripts 1 Unofficial Other Transcripts 2 Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2 Other Document 1 Other Document 2 DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)