Nurse Aide Adjunct Instructor

Wayne Community College•Wayne Community College, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Instruct and prepare students to provide nurse aide skills according to Department Health and Human Services and North Carolina Board of Nursing guidelines. This position involves providing effective instruction in assigned courses, averaging 170 instructional hours per semester. The instructor will develop, revise, and maintain course content and syllabi, utilize innovative instructional strategies and appropriate technologies, and employ evaluation methods that measure student attainment of competencies. A safe and orderly instructional environment must be maintained in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, and professional behaviors should be modeled. The role also includes assisting in the evaluation and acquisition of instructional materials, submitting required reports accurately and on time, maintaining attendance and student records, and participating in college planning processes and activities. Engagement in college marketing, recruitment, and retention efforts, as well as professional development, is expected. The instructor will serve as an academic or career advisor, maintain office hours, and contribute to the college’s mission and goals by strengthening partnerships with the community. The position reports to the Workforce Continuing Education Allied Health Department Head.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
A current, unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.
A minimum of two years of experience as a registered nurse.
Experience teaching adults and/or supervising nurse aides.
Must be willing to work day or evening classes.
Possess general computer skills.
Travel to clinical sites is required.
Must meet vaccination requirements for clinical sites.
A valid North Carolina Driver’s License and a clean driving record that meets the requirements for insurability under Wayne Community College’s auto insurance policy are required.

Nice To Haves

One year of home care/home health experience is preferred.
A National Career Readiness Certificate is preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide effective instruction in assigned courses, averaging 170 instructional hours per semester.
Develop, revise, and maintain course content and syllabi as needed.
Utilize innovative instructional strategies and appropriate technologies suited to courses and learners.
Employ evaluation methods that measure student attainment of competencies and review performance with students.
Maintain a safe and orderly instructional environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
Model professional behaviors in the classroom, on campus, and in the community.
Assist in the evaluation and acquisition of instructional materials, current technology, audiovisual aids, equipment, textbooks, and library holdings.
Submit required reports accurately and on time.
Maintain attendance records and student records in accordance with college policies.
Participate in college, division, and departmental planning processes.
Attend and participate in college activities, including faculty, department, division, and committee meetings; faculty orientation; advisory committee meetings; pre-registration; registration; graduation exercises; and other required events.
Engage in college marketing, recruitment, and retention efforts.
Participate in professional development activities, including conferences, workshops, training sessions, and independent study.
Serve as an academic or career advisor to students, maintaining a minimum of one scheduled office hour daily.
Contribute to the college’s mission and goals and participate in activities that strengthen partnerships between Wayne Community College and the community.
Report to the Workforce Continuing Education Allied Health Department Head.
Perform other related duties as assigned.