Adjunct Faculty - Certified Nursing Assistant

Gwinnett Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Gwinnett Technical College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Certified Nursing Assistant courses on a part-time schedule. RN or LPN with Georgia license required; experience in long-term care and training credentials preferred.

The instructor will deliver lectures, labs and clinical sessions, evaluate student progress, and maintain required documentation per program standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN with a current, active Georgia license.
• Minimum of two years of full‑time paid in-field work as an RN/LPN in the past five years.
• One year of long‑term care experience required.
• Train-the-Trainer certification and approval with Alliant Health GMCF prior to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lecture and lab/clinical course material.
• Develop lesson plans for classroom and clinical instruction.
• Evaluate student progress toward goals and objectives.
• Maintain required documentation and administrative reports.
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
• Comply with credentialing requirements of affiliated agencies.
• Complete Hazardous Materials Training and Bloodborne Pathogen training annually.

Skills

RN or LPN

Georgia license

Long-term care

Train-the-trainer

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: JR0000001397

Number of Openings: 2

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $35.00/HR LPN AND $40.00/HR RN

Employment Terms

This job is a part time, non-benefited, FLSA exempt position in the Nursing and Life Sciences Division that reports to the Program Director of Patient Care.

Schedule

• Classroom/Lab Instruction: Tuesdays and Thursdays for 7 weeks, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., totaling 66 classroom/lab hours per semester, scheduled in 8-hour increments.
• Clinical Instruction: Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1 week, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., totaling 24 clinical hours per semester, scheduled in 8-hour increments.

Minimum Qualifications (RN or LPN)

• Registered Nursing (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current, active, unrestricted Georgia License.
• Minimum of two years of full‑time paid in field work experience as a RN or LPN within the past five years.
• One year must be in long term care.
• Must have train the trainer certification and approval with Alliant Health GMCF prior to teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and curriculum development.
• Active participation in appropriate professional/occupational organization.

Pre‑Employment Screening

Candidates for this position are subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing. Refusal to take the test or a positive result will lead to separation and a 2‑year ineligibility period for state employment. Additionally, for any employment offer that includes a required drug test, the test must be completed within 48 hours. Failure to comply will result in the offer being rescinded and a 2‑year ineligibility period for state employment.

State Contractor / NATP Requirements

Instructors must wear appropriate uniform to include a name tag that designates the name of the NATP and the individual’s status (student or instructor). Non‑skid footwear must be worn during the clinical rotation.

The request for approval of Program Coordinator and/or Instructors must be submitted in writing along with the program number, updated resume, current Georgia RN/LPN license, and Train‑the‑Trainer Certificate. All new state‑approved instructors and temporary instructors must complete orientation conducted by the Program Coordinator (PC). The orientation form must be maintained on file at the program location. Additional observation and assistance by the PC may be needed for new instructors in the clinical setting.

A request for temporary approval for an instructor and/or Program Coordinator must be submitted in writing with the existing program number listed. Temporary approval is not granted for new NATP submissions. Submit a copy of the current Georgia nursing license, resume, and cover letter requesting temporary approval. Temporary approval is granted at the discretion of the State Contractor.

Job Description Summary

Prepares and delivers lecture and/or lab/clinical course material. Prepares lesson plans for classroom/clinical instruction for general core courses. Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts. All clinical adjunct faculty must follow credentialing requirements of affiliated agencies. If offered a position, employees in this department must complete the Hazardous Materials Training as well as the Bloodborne & Airborne Pathogen training annually.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans for classroom/clinical instruction for credited nursing courses. (5%)
• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. (15%)
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. (15%)
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (20%)
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. (20%)
• Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College. (20%)

Physical Demands

• Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.
• (N) Requires having a P-Card.
• (N) Driving is a responsibility of this position.
• (O) This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.
• (N) This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).
• (C) This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (C) This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (O) This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (O) This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) Noisy environments.
• (C) Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (O) Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• (N) Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Eligibility & Credentialing

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Non-Discrimination Contact

Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, [e-mail].

Company Overview

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.