Adjunct, Nursing Assistant

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 60,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks an adjunct CNA instructor to deliver hands-on clinical skills training and didactic coursework for the Nursing Assistant program. Faculty will adapt to varied teaching situations and work with students, staff, and colleagues in a campus climate that values professionalism and multicultural understanding.

The role involves teaching in scheduled classes, hybrid learning, and off-site clinical rotations, with shifts across a Monday–Saturday week from 6am to 11pm,

Qualifications

RN or LPN licensed in Utah in good standing with DOPL.
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, with at least 1 year in LTC or elderly care.
Willingness to complete UNAR Train the Trainer program or already completed.
Must meet UNAR CNA instructor approval within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

Hands‑on instruction of CNA clinical skills as outlined by NAPP and UNAR.
Didactic instruction in scheduled classes and/or hybrid environments.
Demonstrate clinical competence in nursing assistant care.
Follow established curriculum and clinical assessments.
Supervise small groups of up to 12 nursing assistant students with facility CNAs in clinical settings.
Monitor, evaluate and document student attendance and progress.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Communication

Organization

Multicultural awareness

Technology in classroom

Education

RN or LPN license in Utah

UNAR Train the Trainer program

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks adjunct faculty who can adapt to a variety of teaching situations and who have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes professionalism and multicultural understanding. The faculty will work in a multi-modal program serving students in scheduled classes, open lab instruction, and off-site clinical rotations. This will include variable shifts in a Monday through Saturday work week between the hours of 6am to 11pm. The instructor will provide instruction in the training courses offered through the Certified Nurse Assistant department using a variety of teaching methods and media to meet different learning styles to prepare students for certification and employment in healthcare settings.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.
Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Hands‑on instruction of clinical skills related to the role of Nursing Assistant as outlined by NAPP and UNAR.
Didactic instruction in scheduled classes and/or hybrid learning environments.
Demonstrate clinical competence in all aspects of nursing assistant care.
Follow established curriculum and clinical assessments.
Supervises small groups of no more than 12 nursing assistant students who are pared 1:1 with facility CNA's in a clinical setting.
Monitor, evaluate & document student attendance and progress.
Project a positive, helpful attitude when students request or require help.
Maintain a positive professional working relationship with other program faculty and division staff.
Preserve patient and student confidentiality.
Advise students on the program requirements and their progress through the courses. Assess student’s abilities and provide appropriate documentation and feedback.
Provide an industry viewpoint to the training program so that students will be prepared to enter the work force. Keep current on technology and other industry advances by attending workshops and conferences and upgrade curriculum changes as needed.

Knowledge And Skills

Highly organized and detail‑oriented
Strong interpersonal skills
High energy level
Ability to impart enthusiasm to students
Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations.
Ability to effectively use technology used in the classroom.
Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
Ability to employ analytical skills in assessing the needs of the educational processes and student learning outcomes.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.
Physical Requirements: varied sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting of related supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs
Be able to perform patient transfers including safe use of transfer assistance devices such as Hoyer lift.

All Faculty will maintain an on‑site campus presence to encourage in‑person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on‑line only courses.

You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract‑to‑contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.

You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Utah, in good standing with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience, with no less than 1 year in LTC facility OR caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age.
Applicant must have completed, or be willing to complete immediately upon selection, the UNAR approved “Train the Trainer” program.
Applicant must meet all requirements for UNAR CNA instructor approval and be approved or receive approval within 1 month of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience teaching at a post‑secondary level.
Experience supervising lab skills and clinical rotations.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open‑access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four‑year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world‑class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.