ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, VOCATIONAL NURSING (Tenure-Eligible)

Salary Confidential Position range in Texas $51k - $96k Per Year

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, VOCATIONAL NURSING

(Tenure-Eligible)

MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Occupation:

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Location:

Waco, TX - 76708

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

05/11/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/14/2026

Expires:

06/10/2026

Agency Job ID:

00541 Job #: 17012678 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 36 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received. •

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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START DATE:

Fall 2026 LOOKING

FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES

Communication:

We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them.

Excellence:

We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission.

Inclusiveness:

We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together.

Integrity:

We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions.

People:

We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time faculty position responsible for teaching nursing theory, clinical practice, and simulation in a one-year Vocational Nursing certificate program, with additional responsibilities for coordinating clinical learning experiences. The faculty member plans, supervises, and evaluates student learning in the classroom, simulation lab, and assigned clinical healthcare facilities while ensuring effective coordination and communication with clinical partners. Responsibilities include delivering instructional content, assessing student performance in both didactic and clinical settings, and supporting simulation-based learning to enhance critical thinking and clinical decision-making. Additional duties include advising students, maintaining office hours, participating in college committees and professional development, and collaborating across departments to support student communication, computation, and problem-solving skills. Faculty are expected to accept courses as assigned which could include non-traditional venues, such as evening, weekend, dual-credit, blended, hyflex, and/or online courses. This position reports to the Program Director for Vocational Nursing and exercises no supervision.

NOTE:

This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited college or university. Show evidence of teaching abilities and current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility

Experience:

Three years of current experience in various nursing fields or advanced preparation in nursing, nursing education, and/or nursing administration

Special Requirement:

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Masters degree in nursing from an accredited college or university

Experience:

Professional experience in post-secondary teaching in a Vocational Nursing program

SELECTION CRITERIA

The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:

Knowledge of:

1. Vocational nursing principles, clinical practices, and current standards of patient care; 2. Evidence-based practices and current trends in nursing and nursing education; 3. Teaching and learning theories applicable to vocational nursing and adult learners; 4. Simulation-based learning and its integration into health care education; 5. ADA standards as they apply to instruction; Skills in: 6. Curriculum development, instructional design, and course assessment in nursing education; 7. Delivering classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction that promotes critical thinking and clinical decision-making; 8. Evaluating student learning outcomes and clinical performance using fair and consistent assessment methods; 9. Using instructional technologies and learning management systems to support teaching and student engagement; Ability to: 10. Collect, analyze, and report instructional or program data to support continuous improvement; 11. Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, professional development, and program requirements; 12. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, colleagues, and clinical partners; 13. Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and clinical agencies to support program and student success; 14. Support departmental goals, college values, and initiatives that promote student engagement and success; 15. Establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with colleagues, students, and community partners; 16. Provide caring, high-quality service by creating welcoming experiences, communicating clearly and proactively, addressing needs with professionalism and empathy, and ensuring individuals are thoughtfully connected to appropriate resources.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical effort-restricted: Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Light lifting (less than 30 lbs.), some walking, pushing, and pulling on a regular basis.

Work environment-Minimal hazard/exposure:

Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, holidays, and personal leave. Eligible employees and dependents may take college courses tuition free. Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and qualified applicants should submit application materials to: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mclennan.

NOTE:

Finalists may be asked to participate in a concept-based teaching demonstration. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Online Employment Application Resume Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria) Copies of College Transcripts TX Nursing License Information MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment.

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