What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant- Associate Degree Nursing position at Blinn College?
This is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time; however, a position may or may not be currently available.
Works under the supervision of a Master’s or Doctorally prepared nurse faculty to provide laboratory and clinical instruction in all areas of nursing education according to accreditation standards and guidelines.
Opportunities to teach courses may be available on the RELLIS campus or Brenham campuses, and/or other clinical affiliates sites.
Essential Duties
1. Assists in delivering curricula to upper and/or lower-level nursing students in a variety of teaching modalities within the nursing program.
2. Coaches students and assist in checking-off students for appropriate competency as determined by program and student learning outcomes.
3. Assists nursing faculty with the supervision of students in clinical and simulated experiences.
4. Participate in professional development related to teaching, instruction, and student learning
5. Work collaboratively with others as part of a team to foster a positive work environment under the direction of the Director of Nursing
6. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
2. Coaches students and assist in checking-off students for appropriate competency as determined by program and student learning outcomes.
3. Assists nursing faculty with the supervision of students in clinical and simulated experiences.
4. Participate in professional development related to teaching, instruction, and student learning
5. Work collaboratively with others as part of a team to foster a positive work environment under the direction of the Director of Nursing
6. Other duties as assigned.
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. Clinical expertise to function effectively in the designated area of teaching.
Preferred Experience and Training
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. Clinical expertise to function effectively in the designated area of teaching.
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
2. Specialty certification/credentialing in at least one specialty
3. Experience teaching in a professional nursing program
- 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
1. Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas
2. Must hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an approved/accredited program
Special Notes To Applicants
2. Must hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an approved/accredited program
- 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/or 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.
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.
