Professor, Licensed Vocational Nursing

Primary Location:

2550 Bending Branch Way, Allen, Texas, 75013

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to the college's Core Values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Collin College is proud to offer a Faculty Rank Program designed to recognize and reward excellence in teaching, service, and professional achievement. In alignment with our mission and strategic vision, this program provides distinguished faculty members the opportunity to attain rank status, highlighting their contributions and commitment to academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy.
• Remain current in industry certification, designation, and state license(s) if required.
• Requests classroom and lab supplies as needed by following college procedures.
• Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
• Provide advice and/or assistance to associate faculty in regard to course content and instructional materials.
• Post and observe office hours as outlined in the current Faculty Load Compensation Guidelines.
• Collaborate with appropriate Collin College staff to advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process and as needed to improve program completion and success.
• Actively participate in discipline, division and college-wide task forces, committees, and other identified service activities for an average of two hours per week.
• Actively participate in avenues of student support and advising inside and outside the classroom.
• Attend scheduled discipline, division and college-wide meetings, including All Collee Day.
• Participate in full regalia in official graduation ceremonies and department level recognition events.
• Actively participate in initiatives to maintain college-wide accreditation as well as maintaining standards required for discipline program review, accreditation and/or approval.
• Actively participate in the development, review, and continuous improvement of course and program curricula.
• Assist in the recruitment of students and the promotion of academic programs and courses.
• Work with Library staff in the selection of print and non-print materials in the overall collection development of the Library.
• Establish annual objectives mutually determined with the division associate dean or director, including personal and professional growth plans.
• Maintain current knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic or workforce disciplines by engaging in industry networking events, meetings, job site visits, and conferences.
• Participate in program advisory committee meetings.
• Contribute to and participate in staff and faculty training and development programs.
• Participate in community activities and services.
• Participate in the annual evaluation of curriculum and program assessment activities.
• Maintain classroom documentation, including gradebooks and other relevant academic artifacts.
• Remain current in industry certification, designation, and state license(s) if required.
   

For Lab Courses:

Assist in maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment and laboratory storage to optimize facility/equipment utilization and safety.
Conduct initial troubleshooting measures on equipment and promptly labels and reports all equipment in need of repair. Ensure compliance with warranty requirements as needed and preventative maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
Follow published safety and security guidelines and procedures to ensure student safety and protection of laboratory equipment.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.
• Perform other duties as determined in consultation with the division associate dean, dean, or director.

In accordance with Texas Education Code §51.992, this position is designated for in-person work at a camp