What are the responsibilities and job description for the FACULTY-HEALTH SCIENCES-WRTTC position at Midland College?
Position Status Full Time Classification Title Faculty-12 month Work Location WRTTC-1309 W. I-10, Fort Stockton, TX Job Summary
This position will be responsible for coordinating and delivering instruction of credit and non-credit health sciences courses to high school and adult students. Must work within Midland College, Independent School District (ISD), and regulatory agency guidelines. Responsible for coordinating and teaching community-based health sciences courses and related events. Coordinates with part-time instructors in WRTTC health sciences.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Nursing
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain a current unencumbered Texas license as a registered nurse (RN)
- Minimum of two years of experience as a nurse with a minimum of one year in a long-term care setting (nursing home)
- Experience teaching adult students or supervising nurse aides
- Proficient in computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word
- Knowledge of general office equipment and equipment related to health care delivery
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population, both orally and in writing
- Interest in working in college and high school settings
- Ability to work effectively as a member of the instructional team
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health science-related field
- Experience teaching adolescent students
- Experience teaching health science material
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to accomplish organizational goals
- Leadership and supervisory experience
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Fulfill faculty roles and responsibilities as outlined in Midland College Policies and Administrative Regulations and as published in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks
- Coordinate and ensure the quality and currency of educational offerings under his/her supervision
- Ensure that curricula are developed, evaluated, and revised
- Ensure the accuracy of publications related to offerings under his/her supervision
- Identify and request needed instructional resources
- Act as the first point of contact for student issues
- Ensure compliance with requirements of state agencies and accrediting bodies, as applicable
- Teach classes and labs with a lecture equivalent hour (LEH) requirement commensurate with the program curriculum each fall and spring semester
- Summer instruction is required
- Teach credit courses aligned with department needs, professional credentials and experience
- Teach courses to prepare students to become a certified nurse aide (CNA) according to State requirements
- Act as the Nurse Aide Program Director for the WRTTC and comply with duties outlined in Texas Administrative Code TITLE 26, PART 1, CHAPTER 556, RULE §556.5
- Utilize a variety of effective teaching techniques to promote student success within the department
- Ensure that departmental reports of student progress are submitted in a timely manner according to Midland College and ISD guidelines
- Oversee clinical site arrangements, including obtaining and retaining affiliation agreements and verification of student compliance with clinical requirements
- Ensure accessibility of current guidelines, schedules, and syllabi
- Demonstrate respect for the laboratory skills training environment including the care and maintenance of manikins and equipment and stewardship of supplies
- Participate in program review and measurement of student learning outcomes
- Continually improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing a variety of instructional methodologies
- Maintain effective and timely oral and written communication with members of the department, the Dean of Health Sciences and/or Associate Dean of Health Sciences
- Participate in promotional and recruitment activities at the WRTTC and in area communities
- Work cooperatively with staff and faculty at the WRTTC to promote a positive work environment
- Maintain professional and effective working relationships with ISD personnel
- Promote student success
- Other duties as assigned
- Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Use of manual dexterity
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- The person in this position frequently communicates with students; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive from the office to other locations on and off campus
- Some travel to multiple campuses and clinical sites is required
- Office and classroom setting
All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary Max Salary Pay Statement Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P00262F2016
Open Date
04/08/2025
Position Available
Immediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, curriculum vitae, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire. If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days
EEO Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
