Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue • Warner Robins, GA

2d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Instructor teaches students in classroom and clinical lab settings. The instructor prepares syllabi and lesson plans, develops program goals and objectives, evaluates student progress, and must be able to teach all phases of the curriculum. The role requires appropriate teaching techniques, testing and grading procedures, accurate grade books and other records, effective oral and written communication, and current knowledge of nursing procedures. The instructor follows the approved course syllabus and maintains qualifications required by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and relevant accreditation standards.

The instructor completes professional development, meets with students and college personnel about instructional programs and other issues, completes reports and invoices on time, and maintains an accurate inventory of assigned property. The role also assists the Program Director with planning and monitoring budgets for equipment and supplies and preparing documents related to program operations and accreditation. The instructor follows TCSG and institutional rules, policies, and procedures.

The position generally works 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Friday, with additional hours or a flexible schedule, including evenings, as needed. It is a 12-month, 40-hour-per-week position, primarily assigned to the Warner Robins Campus, though assignment to other campuses or sites may occur according to instructional and business needs. Teaching may be in person, online, or a combination, and travel within the college’s service area—including dual enrollment programs and clinical sites—and additional travel may be required. The stated annual gross salary is in the mid-to-upper $60,000s to mid-$70,000s, with the actual salary determined by the candidate’s highest qualifying degree. The position is eligible for state benefits, including retirement, insurance, leave accrual, and holiday pay.

Requirements

• Earned associate degree in Nursing from an accredited RN program at an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Active Georgia license in good standing as a registered professional nurse.
• At least three years of documented practice as a licensed registered nurse within the preceding seven years.
• Documented BLS certification.
• Ability to meet faculty credentialing requirements of applicable accrediting bodies for assigned courses.
• Ability to use appropriate teaching techniques and testing and grading procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and current knowledge of nursing procedures.
• Applicants must submit a completed electronic application, current resume, applicable postsecondary transcripts showing conferred degrees, and applicable non-photo licenses and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited RN program at an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Documented postsecondary-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in classroom and clinical lab settings and be able to teach all phases of the curriculum.
• Prepare syllabi and lesson plans and develop program goals and objectives.
• Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Use appropriate teaching, testing, and grading procedures and maintain grade books and other required records.
• Follow the approved course syllabus and maintain current knowledge of nursing procedures.
• Attend and complete required professional development training.
• Meet with students and college personnel to discuss instructional programs and other issues.
• Complete reports, records, and invoices in a timely manner and maintain an accurate inventory of assigned property.
• Assist the Program Director in planning, developing, and monitoring the budget for equipment and supplies.
• Assist with preparing documents related to program function and accreditation.
• Follow TCSG and institutional rules, policies, and procedures and maintain qualifications required for employment and accreditation.
• Teach traditional day, evening, online, face-to-face, or distance classes as assigned.
• Travel to campuses, dual enrollment programs, clinical sites, and other locations within the college’s service area as required.

Benefits

• State retirement benefits through the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS).
• Insurance.
• Leave accrual.
• Holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree