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.

• 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. 

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