Adjunct - LPN Clinical Instructor

Reid State Technical College; Evergreen (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid State Community College invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor to provide instructional services aligned with the approved curriculum. The position reports to the Nursing Clinical Division Chair and entails teaching day or evening classes at Reid State campuses or clinical sites.

Ideal candidates will hold an unencumbered Alabama practical nursing license and have at least 3 years of full-time nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• BSN preferred but not required.
• Must hold an unencumbered Alabama practical nursing license.
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time nursing experience; teaching ability a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and instruct assigned courses in day or evening sessions on Reid State campuses or clinical sites.
• Maintain updated course notes and syllabi; prepare paperwork for regulatory compliance.
• Provide supervision of students during clinical hours and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with the department chair to develop and review curriculum and objectives.
• Keep current nursing knowledge and clinical skills; demonstrate professional conduct.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Unencumbered Alabama practical nursing license

Three years of full-time nursing experience

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor shall provide instructional services to his/her students in accordance with the respective approved curriculum on file in the Office of the Dean of Instruction.

This position reports to the Nursing Clinical Division Chair.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and instructing assigned courses in the day or evening on any Reid State campus, worksite or clinical site as assigned.
• Maintain unencumbered Alabama registered nurse license.
• Maintain supervisory responsibility for students during the hours they are assigned to the clinical site or course.
• Maintain professional conduct in dealing with students, staff, administration, faculty, and the college community.
• Maintain updated course notebooks for all courses taught.
• Provide course syllabi to and discuss with all students in each class assigned.
• Maintain updated course syllabi for all courses assigned. Maintain accurate class attendance and grade records.
• Prepare all paperwork necessary for the efficient operation of the college for compliance with federal, state, local, and college regulations and directives.
• Develop, evaluate, and review curriculum with department chair and other faculty to ensure maximum student competency.
• Assist in evaluation, development, and improvement of curriculum and departmental goals and objectives.
• Ensure safe environment for student learning.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Unencumbered Alabama practical nursing license.
• Three (3) years of successful full-time experience in the Nursing field. Evidence of current nursing knowledge, clinical skills, and teaching competence.
• Postsecondary teaching experience, preferred.

Additional Information

Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award being made.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.

The College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Applicants who are chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Reid State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Reid State Community College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.