Assistant Professor CNA

JCCC•Overland Park, KS

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The 12-month Full-Time Assistant Professor in the Health Occupations will perform the duties expected of full-time faculty, including maintaining scheduled office hours; developing and revising curriculum; developing and implementing course and program assessment of student learning outcomes; participating in college, division, and department meetings; serving on committees; and other duties as assigned. This person will also teach CNA courses in partnership with JCCC High School.

Requirements

Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN)
A minimum of one year or 1,750 hours in long-term care
Registered Nursing License in Kansas or a Multi-State License
3-5 years of clinical work experience with a focus on long-term care
Class, lab, and/or teaching ability

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing
5+ years in long-term care

Responsibilities

Maintain scheduled office hours.
Develop and revise curriculum.
Develop and implement course and program assessment of student learning outcomes.
Participate in college, division, and department meetings.
Serve on committees.
Teach CNA courses in partnership with JCCC High School.
Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific field/discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.
Be committed to professional development by keeping current in their respective discipline.
Maintain faculty credentials as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.
Select and develop instructional materials.
Plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning.
Create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking.
Use available instructional technology, as appropriate.
Use a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment that facilitate student mastery of the content.
Provide students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback.
Evaluate student learning by creating and applying course competencies and accurately evaluating student progress.
Strive to increase teaching effectiveness through the application of appropriate teaching and learning strategies; evaluate student learning and modify instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs.
Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in clear communication of subject matter to the students.
Provide timely, substantive feedback in appropriate forms.
Meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate Chair, Assistant Dean, or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class.
Be accessible to students through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.
Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule.
Maintain accurate records of students’ academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration.
Respect the confidentiality of student information; refrain from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits.
Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and to respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals.
Fulfill all requirements as stated in College policies and procedures including mandatory training.
Attend and participate in all required meetings and exercise stewardship in the use of college facilities and materials.
Submit information or materials related to their assigned duties as requested by college administrators or peers in a timely manner.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders from across the College and the community in order to create, preserve, and enhance important partnerships.
Provide support for both adjunct and full-time colleagues in the form of consultation and cooperation; work as effective team members when required.
Treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.
Fulfill all requirements as stated in the Master Agreement.
Participate in instructional and College planning and assist in the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff.
Serve on college, division, program, and department committees and assist the Chair or Dean in the exercise of their duties.
Attend and participate in professional development opportunities including activities during Professional Development Days and other opportunities offered by the College and/or external organizations.
Create and revise, develop and amend where appropriate, departmental or program curricula.

Benefits

Health insurance with some employer paid options.
Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
14 days of paid holidays
Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center