Practical Nursing Instructor

Savannah Technical College•Savannah, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah Technical College is hiring a 12-month, full-time faculty member for its Practical Nursing program at the Savannah Campus. The instructor reports to the Department Head for Practical Nursing and performs program duties at the Savannah campus, including teaching evening courses and clinical rotations throughout the college’s service area. Instruction may include classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. The instructor develops and teaches courses, prepares lesson plans, coordinates curriculum, evaluates courses and program outcomes, supports student recruitment and placement, and advises and registers health sciences students. The role also includes managing adjunct faculty schedules, preparing the program’s annual budget, maintaining equipment and supplies, coordinating the practical nursing advisory committee, and ensuring compliance with Georgia Board of Nursing requirements and ANA standards of practice. The instructor participates in college committees and meetings, collaborates with colleagues, maintains professional knowledge through development activities, and follows college policies, including standards for student-faculty relationships. Other duties may be assigned. The position is contingent upon funding and allocation. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and submit an electronic application with a cover letter and resume. Salary is commensurate with education, qualifications, and work experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Current, unencumbered Georgia RN license in good standing.
Three years of practice as a licensed registered nurse within the preceding seven years.
Strong clinical skills.
Proficiency with MS Office, Word, and Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability.
Flexibility to teach day or evening classes and 12-hour clinical rotations on weekdays and/or weekends, including nights, at clinical facilities throughout the college’s service area.
Ability to meet the Essential Standards of Nursing Practice.
Ability to meet faculty credential requirements for assigned courses and applicable accrediting bodies.
Candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Banner proficiency.
Experience using a Learning Management System; Blackboard LMS experience preferred.
Experience developing, administering, and evaluating academic programs, including curriculum development, instructional methodology, planning, evaluation, budgeting, supervision, and management.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and teach classes individually and as part of a team.
Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction in practical nursing occupational courses.
Develop and coordinate curriculum, syllabi, program goals, and objectives.
Conduct course assessments and evaluate course effectiveness using student data, graduate surveys, and employer surveys.
Develop the yearly practical nursing budget.
Complete reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies.
Ensure compliance with Georgia Board of Nursing standards, rules, regulations, and expectations.
Lead and coordinate the department’s practical nursing advisory committee.
Participate in college committees and meetings and collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas.
Assist with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
Manage adjunct faculty teaching schedules.
Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
Advise and register health sciences students.
Maintain knowledge of current field trends by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Follow Savannah Technical College policies and procedures, including standards for student-faculty professional relationships and interaction.
Adhere to ANA standards of practice.
Perform other duties as assigned.