Professor, RN Nursing Program (Spring 2027)

Primary Location:

2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071

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.
• Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance.
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• 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 a minimum of six office hours per week for purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times which will be most convenient for students. Meet with students as needed by appointment.
• Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.
• Actively participate in discipline, division and college-wide task forces and committees for an average of two hours per week.
• Attend scheduled discipline, division and college-wide meetings.
• Actively participate in assisting the college to maintain standards required for accreditation.
• Perform registration tasks determined in consultation with the division dean.
• Participate in full regalia in official graduation ceremonies.
• Work with Library staff in the selection of print and non-print materials in the overall collection development of the Library.
• Perform other duties as determined in consultation with the division dean.
• Establish annual objectives mutually determined with the division dean, including personal and professional growth plans.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.
• Contribute to and participate in staff development programs.
• Participate in community activities and services.

Supplemental Functions

• Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college's campuses or offsite locations and may include concurrent enrollment, distance education, evening and weekend programs, online instruction and other instructional modalities. Non-teaching assignments include instructional development, academic advising and assisting students, registration assignments, participating in college-wide activities and task forces, and other appropriate responsibilities. These responsibilities may be scheduled within the flexible 170-day faculty calendar.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

In accordance with Texas Education Code §51.992, this position is designated for in-person work at a campus or other location of Collin College. Remote or telecommuting arrangements are not permitted except under specific circumstances defined by law, including temporary illness, approved distance education assignments, or other narrow statutory exceptions. All candidates should expect to perform duties on-site. Candidates are also encouraged to review this in-person requirement and reach out with any questions if further clarification is needed.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. Academic preparation to include eighteen (18) semester hours in nursing education. Teaching experience is desired. Certified Nurse Educator preferred. Three (3) to five (5) years of recent clinical experience in a nursing discipline is required.

Licenses and Certifications

Current unencumbered TX Registered Nursing License. Compact state licensure is accepted in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact.

• This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.*

If selected for a dual credit course(s), an additional background check requiring fingerprinting with the TX DPS will be required from the assigned ISD. Any questions related to the fingerprinting process should be directed to the ISD to which the faculty member is being assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

Note to all Applicants: Conferred transcripts, licenses, and certifications MUST be attached to the application. Your application will not be considered unless all required materials are provided

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

• This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.*

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Compensation Range:

$61,128.00

to

$74,368.00

Compensation is determined based on experience.

Application submission deadline is 12 am of the date listed.

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: employment@collin.edu

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.