Job Summary

Responsible for providing nursing instruction that reflects the philosophies and objectives of the College and the Nursing Program, promoting an evidence-based and supportive learning environment for students. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Essential Functions

Use evidence-based teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles. Provide the students opportunities to continually assess their own progress and allow them reasonable opportunities to master the course and program outcomes.

Adhere to approved course syllabi. Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives, and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes.

Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials. Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class. Assist in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials. Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.

Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines. Serve as student mentor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities. Encourage students to evaluate instruction and course effectiveness through established methods.

Assist in the evaluation and selection of faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or division staff. Contribute to the governance of the College through active service on committees.

Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community.

Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.

Participate in the Total Program Evaluation process for accreditation, actively contributing to the assessment of program outcomes through data collection and analysis, and the development of improvement plans to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and continuous enhancement of the nursing program.

Qualifications

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2. Three (3) years of work experience exclusive of teaching, (practice in a nursing clinical setting). 5. Experience/ ability to teach at the community college level.

6. Experience/ability to incorporate innovative teaching practices and technology into the classroom.

Desired Qualifications:

1. A Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification.

Special Conditions:

1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.

2. ANTICIPATED FACULTY OPENING.

3. Tenure track position; annual academic year employment contract leading toward tenure consideration during fifth year of employment.

4. Based on the needs of the college, you may be required to teach at multiple campuses within any given semester.

5. The hiring committee for this faculty posting will have the option to offer this Tenure Track position(s) as a Lecturer position(s), if deemed appropriate.

6. If a vacancy for a full-time Lecturer position becomes available during the evaluation/hiring process, an additional Lecturer position(s) may be offered from the applicant pool from this posting.

Additional Note: Supplemental Salary dependent on credentials. (23% of salary).
A hiring/ retention stipend is also applicable, $2000.00 at the end of the first year and $2000.00 at the end of the second year for full-time Tenure-Track positions.

Other Requirements

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso County Community College district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.