Full-time LTE Nursing Assistant Instructor

Nicolet Area Technical College•Rhinelander, WI

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant Instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction under the general supervision of the Dean of Health and Human Services. Instruction may also be provided in other Health and Human Services courses based on institutional needs. The position serves the Rhinelander Campus and designated outreach and clinical locations, with variable hours; office hours are maintained in accordance with College requirements. This is a Limited-Term Employment (LTE) appointment with an anticipated duration of four years. The instructor develops, maintains, and delivers performance-based, learning-centered instruction using state-aligned curriculum. The role supports the mission and outcomes of the Nursing Assistant Program and Nicolet College, promotes students’ professional development, evaluates student learning, and contributes to curriculum and program improvement. The instructor also provides student guidance, maintains academic records, participates in professional development and College service, and maintains required licensure and instructor qualifications. The position requires regular and punctual presence. Work takes place in normal office conditions and in healthcare agencies, using typical office and healthcare equipment. The employee must meet the physical, sensory, and emotional demands described in the job posting, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and working on their feet for eight hours or more. A comprehensive benefits package is included. Salary depends on qualifications and experience: $69,707–$101,391 for pre-bachelor’s degree placement, $73,517–$106,933 for bachelor’s degree placement, and $81,570–$118,646 for a master’s degree or higher.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
At least two years (4,000 hours) of verifiable occupational work experience as a Registered Nurse, including at least one year (2,000 hours) of experience as a nurse in long-term care.
At least one year (2,000 hours) of the required experience must have been within the last five years.
Current active registered nurse license or unencumbered privilege to practice in Wisconsin.
Meet and maintain primary instructor qualifications set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.
Meet and maintain WTCS and College Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements.
Maintain health requirements, a current healthcare criminal background check, and American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers as required by clinical agencies.
Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to problem-solve and perform complex tasks accurately.
Ability to read and understand documents and displays, type, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds; work on feet for eight hours or more; maintain balance and mobility; reach, push, pull, stabilize, squat, stand, walk, and climb stairs.
Ability to perform required fine motor tasks, including picking up and grasping small objects, pinching or squeezing, and manipulating objects by hand.
Required hearing, vision, and tactile abilities, including hearing normal and faint speech, seeing at near and distant ranges, using depth and peripheral vision, distinguishing colors, and detecting vibration, temperature, and surface differences.
Ability to detect body and environmental odors and tolerate exposure to allergens, heat, and humidity.
Ability to provide emotional support, adapt to changing environments and stress, focus attention, cope with strong emotions, and respond to unexpected situations.
Regular and punctual employee presence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary setting.
Experience with a variety of instructional delivery methods, including face-to-face, clinical, laboratory, and online instruction.
Experience with instructional technologies, including simulation.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and deliver performance-based, learning-centered instruction using state-aligned curriculum.
Use teaching strategies appropriate to student learning needs and incorporate Nicolet Core Abilities, Nursing Assistant Program outcomes, and course competencies.
Research best practices and adapt curriculum accordingly.
Model critical thinking and clinical reasoning and create opportunities for students to develop these skills.
Build working relationships with students, faculty, and clinical agency staff to promote positive learning environments.
Promote students’ socialization into the professional nursing assistant role and the broader healthcare community.
Facilitate learning opportunities suited to students’ individual learning styles and needs, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Conduct clinical and didactic student evaluations using assessment data and methods across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
Develop and maintain syllabi and curriculum within a performance-based instruction model.
Maintain required office hours and use technology to enhance teaching, learning, and other work.
Engage in student retention strategies and provide guidance and resources for students’ learning needs, academic paths, and professional opportunities.
Maintain accurate student scholastic records and submit required reports by published deadlines.
Pursue ongoing professional education and use feedback from self, peers, students, and administrators to improve effectiveness.
Develop leadership skills, mentor new faculty colleagues, and participate in professional organizations and activities that enhance the educator role.
Maintain current RN licensure, certification, and continuing education units in the area of expertise.
Meet and maintain Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services primary instructor qualifications and WTCS and College Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements.
Collaborate with faculty, administrators, WTCS, and the Nursing Assistant Program Advisory Committee on program review, curriculum and course development, and assessment of student learning.
Promote articulations with high schools and four-year degree colleges and participate in department activities, including meetings.
Maintain required health qualifications, a current healthcare criminal background check, and American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers as required by clinical agencies.