Job description

Salary:
$73,400.00 Annually

Location: 2600 South First Street Temple, TX

Division: Health Professions

Department: Nursing – LVN

Opening Date: 06/18/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Grade: Faculty

Salary Grade Ranking: Bachelors

Work Schedule:
Follow college normal work schedule outlined in the Policy Manual.

Total hours required per week: As determined by Department Chair, Nursing.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Candidate must show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility. Must meet accrediting body criteria to teach in a Vocational Nursing Program. CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES Registered Nurse with current Texas license with no stipulations.

Position Summary & Essential Duties

The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA’s, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements that may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision fromthe Department Chair, Nursing,the incumbent teaches courses as scheduled, cultivatesa healthyteacher-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regardingcurriculumchanges, textselection, andcontent revision.The faculty will supervise students in the clinical area and simulation labs.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Candidate must show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility. Must meet accrediting body criteria to teach in a Vocational Nursing Program.

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES
Registered Nurse with current Texas license with no stipulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in nursing and nursing education experience preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Cultivate healthyteacher-student relationships.
• Engage studentsinactive learning.
• Develop clear and innovativesyllabiand course material.
• Demonstrate professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
• Utilize advancementsin technologytoimprove instructional methodology.
• Incorporatesbestpractices.
• Maintain accessibility tostudents foradvisement and consultation.
• Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in academic/professional organizations.
• Develop andimplement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
• Evidenceawillingness to incorporate new concepts and theoriesto enhance professional growth.
• Integratea diversesetofperspectivesand ideasinto coursecurriculum.
• Demonstrateinnovative thinking to problemsolve withinthe classroom, clinical setting, the department, and the institution.
• Supervise and evaluate student performance in simulated and clinical environments.
• Demonstraterespect andprofessionalismwith supervisors, colleagues,andstudents.
• Foster collegiality within the department and clinical setting.
• Evidence timely completion ofadministrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
• Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/orrevisionof department instruction/curriculum
• Contribute to growth ofthe college by active involvement on task forcesor committees
• Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION:

• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
• Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
• Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.
• Knowledge of the assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies procedure, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operation for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions

SKILLS:

• Possess effective communication skills with students and other parties, both verbal and written.
• Presentation skills.

ABILITIES

• Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Ability to engage students in the learning process.
• Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Primarily moderate activity is required with frequent standing, walking and occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 40 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is normally performed in a classroom setting. Data entry is required. Use of Audio/Visual equipment or equipment in an instructional/clinical setting.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Follow college normal work schedule outlined in the Policy Manual.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
Department Chair, Nursing

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Temple College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.