Health Science Core & CNA/PCT Instructor

Savannah Technical College•Savannah, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Savannah Technical College is seeking a 12-month full-time faculty member to teach Allied Health Core and Nurse Aide/ Patient Care courses. The faculty will provide theory and practical instruction to a level sufficient for students to develop the skills necessary to progress into a post-secondary Health Science program or become employed in their chosen Health Science profession. The position also requires the supervision of students during patient care in a clinical setting. Responsibilities are based at the Savannah Campus but will require travel to any Savannah Technical College Campus or clinical site within the college's service area and flexibility is required to teach day, evening, and weekend classes.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a Health Care related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Unencumbered, Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.
All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.
Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies.
Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in a Health Care related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Unencumbered, Georgia Licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
Nurse Aide program Train the Trainer certification.
Teaching experience in nurse aide/patient care technician program or course.
Experience teaching in postsecondary education.
Instructor certification for American Heart Association BLS CPR and First Aid preferred.
Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS); experience with the Blackboard Ultra LMS platform preferred.
Experience in the development, administration, and evaluation of academic programs, to include curriculum development, instructional methodology, planning, evaluation, budgeting, supervision, and management.

Responsibilities

Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and clinicals using appropriate teaching methods
Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction for occupational courses
Advise and register health sciences students
Develop and coordinate curriculum; conduct assessments of all courses taught in the department as requested
Evaluate effectiveness of courses through student data, graduate surveys, and employer surveys
Complete reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards of regional and national accrediting agencies
Complete reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies.
Participate in advisory committees for the department, as well as other college committees and meetings
Collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas
Instruct students, develop program syllabi, goals, and objectives
Initiate and facilitate student activities for health care assistant and health care science students
Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
Assist with cataloging and ordering equipment and supplies
Assist with developing the annual health sciences core budget(s)
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences
Follow policies/procedures of Savannah Technical College, to include standards for student-faculty professional relationships/interaction
Communicate professionally with college stakeholders
Perform basic computer skills to include, but not limited to, word; excel; power point; and email
Utilize excellent organizational and customer service skills to Interact professionally with Savannah Tech employees, students, and visitors
Perform other duties as assigned