CNA Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

MiraCosta College; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking college as a part-time instructor in the Certified Nursing Assistant program. This role offers the chance to shape future nursing professionals while utilizing your expertise in nursing and education. Instructors will engage with students in a dynamic learning environment, covering essential nursing skills and knowledge. With flexible scheduling options across various campuses, this position is perfect for those passionate about teaching and making a difference in the healthcare field. If you have a current California LVN or RN license and a desire to educate the next generation of healthcare providers, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Current California LVN or RN license required.
• Experience in nursing and teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach nursing courses in accordance with guidelines.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

Online Learning Platforms

Job description

CNA Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

Before applying, be sure to read the “Application Procedure” section below.

Job Title: CNA Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

Type of Assignment: Part-Time Faculty

Assignment Category: Temporary Assignment

The college is accepting applications to build a pool of instructors for possible future part-time assignments teaching NURS 160 – Certified Nursing Assistant (lecture and/or clinical). The department chairperson or designee will review applications only if vacancies become available.

NURS 160 – Certified Nursing Assistant: This course covers basic nursing skills, including fundamentals of nursing, nutrition, gerontology, and home nursing. Upon successful completion of the course, students may seek employment in long-term and skilled nursing facilities, acute care, and in-home care.

Instructors may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility (e.g., local skilled nursing facilities). Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2025, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2025 and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all associate faculty employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Location: Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad, California

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A current California LVN or RN license;
2. Any bachelor’s degree (or higher) AND two (2) years of professional experience as a LVN or RN in practice and/or in teaching (either full time or equivalent part time); OR any associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience as a LVN or RN in practice and/or in teaching (either full time or equivalent part time);
3. At least one (1) year of nursing experience (as a LVN or RN in practice) providing care and services to chronically ill or elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, home care, hospice care, or other long-term care setting;
4. Either 4a or 4b:
1. At least one (1) year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing;
2. Twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing (submit course certificate or transcript) completed within six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching a certification program.

Under direction, plan, organize and teach assigned courses in an instructional field or discipline in accordance with approved course outlines, education code requirements and faculty contract provisions; provide feedback and guidance to students and evaluate student performance; and perform related duties as assigned.

Compensation: $87.60 to $101.54 per hour. Compensation is based on education.

Application Procedure: In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:

1. Online application form listing all relevant work experience showing that you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting.
2. A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologies especially relevant to your teaching style and describing any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
4. A copy of your current California LVN or RN license.
5. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon submission of a current TB test clearance; proof of eligibility to work in the United States; fingerprint clearance; and submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded.

NOTE: Offer of employment also depends on the CDPH (California Department of Public Health) approving the prospective new instructor to teach specifically for MiraCosta College.

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript 1
• LVN or RN License valid in California