Adjunct Instructor - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Mainland in Texas City seeks an Adjunct Nursing Instructor to teach the Certified Nursing Assistant program in the didactic setting and during clinical rotations.

The role requires a Texas VN or RN license, evidence-based nursing knowledge, and the ability to adapt teaching for diverse learners. Strong communication, reliability, and organization are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current, evidence-based knowledge in nursing practice.
• Ability to integrate real-world experience into teaching.
• Adapts teaching methods for diverse learners (including nontraditional students).
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable.
• Empathy toward students, colleagues, and patients.
• Clear, concise, and professional communication skills.
• Prioritizes tasks and manages deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction within the CNA program and teach the approved curriculum.
• Offer scheduled office hours for student consultation.
• Participate in student orientation, instruction, and advisement.
• Coordinate safe patient care by students and ensure clinical readiness.
• Maintain Texas Nursing Licensure/credentials and immunizations.

Skills

Evidence-based nursing

Teaching adaptation

Punctuality and accountability

Professional communication

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Contract Length N/A

Class Summary

Adjunct position for the didactic setting and/or clinical rotations teaching Certified Nursing Assistant Course.

Position Type

Position Type Adjunct

Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time

Position Funding

Position Funding Regular

Vocational Nurse with Texas Licensure; One (1) year of long term care / skilled nursing facility clinical practice experience in a medical setting.

• Current, evidence-based knowledge in nursing practice
• Ability to integrate real-world experience into teaching
• Adapts teaching methods for diverse learners (including nontraditional students)
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable
• Empathy toward students, colleagues, and patients
• Ability to provide constructive feedback with kindness
• Open and approachable for students
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates clear, concise, and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages multiple deadlines
• Proactively communicates progress, challenges, and solutions
• Highly motivated contributing team member

Official transcript is required at time of employment. Must upload all unofficial transcripts for application to be reviewed. All employment on resume must match the application for the application to be reviewed.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing with Texas Licensure. Teaching experience.

Principles and practices of teaching;
Training techniques;
Detailed knowledge of material being taught in the specific course and program area;
Knowledge of student engagement techniques;
Record keeping procedures.
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Ability to conduct formal classes in all nursing subject areas.
Ability to provide supervision to students during clinical practicums.
Ability to adapt instructional content in order to meet learning needs of students from varied educational and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

N/A

Job Duties

Responsible for providing instruction within the CNA program. Teach approved curriculum and course work. Provide scheduled office hours for student consultation. Participate in student orientation, instruction, and advisement activities as assigned.

• Coordinate safe care of patients by student.
• Maintain Texas Nursing Licensure and credentials.
• Maintain current immunizations and CPR as required by clinical agencies.
• Models ethical, compassionate, and culturally competent care
• Upholds academic and clinical standards
• Serves as a role model and mentor for students
• Advocates for student success and academic integrity
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Current and Unencumbered Texas VN or RN licensure.
Clear Drug Screen and background check.
Proof of immunizations and clinical readiness documentation.

Physical Requirements

High physical demand. Must be able to stoop, bend, lift, and assist in patient care/clinical teaching situations, or demonstrate ability to perform tasks successful. Possible exposure to communicable diseases through patient care clinical experience. Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends when assigned.

Posting Number

Posting Number F159P

Candidates that are eligible apply

Candidates that are eligible apply Internal/External

College of the Mainland

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

Supplemental Questions

• * Are you a vocational nurse or registered nurse with Texas licensure?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least one year of long term care experience or skilled nursing facility experience?
  • Yes
  • No

College of the Mainland
1200 Amburn Rd.
Texas City, TX 77591
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