ADN Instructor

Position Title: Nursing Instructor-ADN Program (9 Month Contract)

Campus/Department: Ranger College-Brownwood/Associate Degree Nursing Program

General statement of duties

An instructor/faculty member in the Nursing Program is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives of the Nursing Program, and ensuring program compliance with the Texas Board of Nursing. These responsibilities require leadership in both academic and workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals; participating in educational planning; evaluating student performance; motivating and advising students; and generating program reports as needed. The individual that serves as an Instructor in the Nursing Program is a full-time faculty member.

Education/Experience

Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing from a nationally, regionally or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education. Experience in Medical/ Surgical Nursing, Critical Care Nursing AND/OR Emergency Room Care Nursing preferred, Two of the last four years with full time earnings in the nursing field One year full time teaching practical experience in the anticipated subject area of teaching Must hold and maintain a current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse of the State of Texas

Qualifications

The candidate must be an excellent communicator, have superior interpersonal skills, be an innovative, problem-solving thinker, and have demonstrated potential for leadership. Assist in curriculum development and instructional advancement in the field of Nursing. The preferred candidate will be familiar with simulation technology and knowledgeable in nursing informatics, computerized medical records and computer based technology. Candidate must also be informed in learning management systems/platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assess the instructional needs of students and help coordinate the development of a plan to address these needs
• Teach-lectures and clinicals as assigned; determined by need and/or expertise
• Maintain communication and work cooperatively with off campus sites
• Assist with curriculum development
• Maintain quality assurance to remain compliant with all required agencies
• Assist in core curriculum evaluations, assessment of institutional effectiveness and preparation of reports
• Serve on institutional committees, screening committees for faculty positions as assigned by the College President, Vice President for Instruction or the Dean of Associate Degree Nursing
• Obtain qualified preceptors at designated clinical facilities and supervise preceptors and students at various off campus clinical facilities
• Conduct student recruitment--Maintain overload hours if required

Annual salary/Benefits

Highly competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Group health and life insurance (60 day waiting period for health) and retirement benefits (TRS or ORP). Optional benefits include disability, vision and dental insurance.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check as well as sufficient course enrollment and budget allocations. College Home Page: www.rangercollege.edu

Ranger College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Amy Spindle, Human Resources Ranger College 254.647.3234 ext. 7037 HR@rangercollege.edu

Important Immigration Information

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Ranger College will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Ranger College subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.