Assistant Professor - Nursing

Position Summary:

The Assistant Professor at Kilgore College is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, engaging students in the learning process, and supporting the mission and values of the college. The Associate Professor demonstrates a commitment to teaching excellence, curriculum development, and continuous professional growth. This role also involves participating in departmental activities, student advising, and community engagement.

Position responsibilities:

Teaching and Instruction:

 

• Teach a variety of courses including foundational nursing topics and nursing health assessment.
• Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating the teaching-learning process in the classroom, Simulation Lab, Skills Lab or clinical setting.
• Maintains accurate and complete course records as required by Kilgore College.
• Utilize innovative teaching methods, including online, hybrid, and in-person formats, to enhance student learning.
• Assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback to foster student growth and achievement.

Curriculum Development:

 

• Collaborate with department faculty to review, update, and develop course content and materials.
• Participate in curriculum design to ensure alignment with industry standards and academic requirements.

Student Advising and Support:

 

• Provide academic advising to students within the Health Sciences program.
• Mentor students and support their academic and career goals.
• Facilitate student access to college resources and support services.

Professional Development:

 

• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in the field and enhance instructional skills.
• Participate in college-wide initiatives, workshops, and conferences.

Service and Engagement:

 

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and other college governance activities.
• Contribute to community engagement and outreach efforts that align with the college’s mission.
• Maintain public relations with assigned clinical agencies to include assessing the adequacy of available clinical learning experiences.
• Support student organizations and extracurricular activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Position Requirements:

 

• Hold a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas,
• Master’s or doctorate degree in nursing
• Minimum of 3 years associated work experience,
• Show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise and safety in subject area of teaching responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

 

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports 0 Part-Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move  up to 30 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety: 

 

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.
  
   

Salary & Benefits: 

 

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents. 
• Compensation for this 12-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $56,069 for an associate's degree to $69,191 for a doctorate. 

Disclaimer: 
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The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties 
and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities 
required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College 
reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or 
with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. 
In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable 
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. 

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.