Adjunct Instructor Nursing Assistant

Dixie Technical College•St. George, UT

About The Position

This part-time position is for an experienced industry professional who will work with our students in the evening cohorts in the Nursing Assistant (NA) program. The role focuses on creating a positive, engaging, and hands-on learning environment in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, where students can connect lessons to real-world nursing assistant skills. Each day, this instructor should provide students with meaningful, relevant experiences that prepare them for success in the field. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and delivering clear, effective instruction that supports learners in building the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to enter the healthcare industry. The instructor will inspire and encourage students, helping them grow from learners into confident, capable future professionals. Hours: This position includes hours from 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and one clinical shift per month on a Friday or Saturday for 10 hours. Additional hours may be required, but are limited to no more than 28 hours a week.

Requirements

5+ years of industry experience required
1+ year of long-term care experience required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Utah LPN or RN License required
Strong knowledge of Google Suite applications
Strong communication and presentation skills
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less.
The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in accordance with classroom syllabi, curriculum, planned lab experiences, and lesson plans, and provide feedback regarding their effectiveness and convergence with industry practices to full-time instructors
Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences which retain the interest of students while transmitting information and developing skills in the most effective manner, with a heavy emphasis on hands-on learning, while maintaining a structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and course plan
Communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities.
Ensure classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments in a timely manner
Observe, evaluate, and record student's performance and development and provide appropriate and helpful feedback.
Notify full-time instructor when problems develop before they become critical
Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve full-time instructor
Ensure that student data is updated on a real-time basis in Northstar and Canvas
Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information
Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College, local, City, State and Federal guidelines.
Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines.
Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab
Communicate consistently with director, program personnel and high school counselors, if applicable, to ensure the highest level of student success
Be an active and participative member of the program's instructional team
Actively ensure program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE and UNAR accreditations, if applicable
Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings as requested, if applicable
Ensure that students and staff are treated respectfully and equally without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or over), national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition.
Report all violations immediately to HR or Student Services
Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures
Other duties as assigned