*ADN Clinical Instructor

Non-Tenure Track ADN Clinical Instructor

The Allied Health Department is recruiting for a non-tenure track ADN Clinical Instructor. This position is a 30 hour per week position that is responsible for teaching two clinical rotations with evenings and weekends necessary as needed. Also responsible for holding student office hours and performing duties such as, but not limited to, online course development or management, lab assistance or other level assistance.

Pay for the nine-month position is $38.00 per hour. In addition, there is an annual market scarcity of up to $5,000.00. This position is benefits eligible.

Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 8,200 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:

• Academic Support & Student Success
• Allied Health
• Career & Technical Education
• Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
• Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.

Living in the Area Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.

Duties & Responsibilities

Team classroom teaching, supervising students in clinical practice settings and instructional labs; Assisting in curriculum evaluation and revision; Committee work, advising and counseling students; Sharing ongoing efforts to recruit and retain students; Attend meetings at other VC campuses; Other duties as necessary. This position will access student records at times and will follow all FERPA guidelines.

ADN Clinical Instructors 30 hours per week positions

1. Teach two clinical rotations with evenings and weekends necessary as needed. This consist of 24 hours per week.
2. Hold two hours per week for student office hours on VC campus
3. Four hours per week, perform other duties as assigned such as, but not limited to, online course development or management, lab assistance or other level assistance.

Qualifications

• VN Instructor requires an Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution; Bachelors' degree preferred;
• ADN Instructor requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with a Master's Degree in a related field and six graduate hours in nursing from an accredited college or university;
• ADN Instructor preferred qualifications: Bachelor's and Master's Degree in nursing from an accredited college or university; teaching experience in an associate degree nursing program; online course development experience.
• Current unencumbered Texas Registered Professional Nursing license required;
• A minimum of three years of nursing clinical experience required, preferably in adult medical-surgical nursing and pediatric and/or maternity nursing
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn advanced computer skills,
• On-line course development experience or willingness to learn.
• Discretionary judgment regarding confidential information;
• Ability to accomplish basic business tasks, meet deadlines, and ability to learn and interpret policies and procedures;
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with diverse groups

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc.
• Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms
• Will be required to stand and walk for a minimum of 6-8 hours during clinical or nursing lab (may include up to a consecutive 12 hour shift)
• Requires some stooping, lifting and moving during patient clinical demonstrations
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 15-20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen.
• Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.