Health Occupations Education Instructor (Creston)

Southwestern Community College; Creston, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Community College seeks a Health Occupations Education Instructor for the Creston campus. The role involves developing and delivering courses in collaboration with hospitals, nursing homes, and other agencies, following Iowa-approved curricula and emphasizing clinical teaching methods.

The instructor will monitor student progress, provide remediation as needed, and operate in a flexible schedule that adapts to client needs and program availability.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; nursing degree preferred.
• Current unencumbered IA nursing license.
• C.N.A requires RN with LTC experience; others require RN with area expertise.

Responsibilities

• Offer courses in cooperation with hospitals, nursing homes, social service agencies, and other clients.
• Plan and implement programs per curriculum approved by the state of Iowa; include classroom or online instruction and clinical teaching methods.
• Monitor student progress and provide remediation if needed.
• Classes are scheduled as needed throughout the year and do not follow a set schedule.

Skills

Computer systems

Office equipment

Student progress monitoring

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

AD or Diploma

BS in Nursing

Job description

Health Occupations Education Instructor (Creston)

Published September 17, 2026

Location - Creston, IA

Actively seeking a health occupations education instructor for Southwestern Business & Community Development department at the Creston campus.

Responsible for offering specific courses as assigned in cooperation with hospitals, nursing homes, social service agencies, other client-centered agencies, and businesses and industries which desire service. Instructors are required to plan and implement programs as spelled out by the particular curriculum approved by the state of Iowa. Most classes include classroom or online instruction and clinical methods of teaching. Must be able to monitor student progress and provide reasonable supplemental instruction and/or remediation if student is having difficulty with the course.

Classes are scheduled as needed throughout the year and do not follow a set schedule.

Qualifications include a HS Diploma or equivalent, AD, Diploma, or BS in Nursing. Current unencumbered IA nursing license. C.N.A requires at least 2 years RN with one year of LTC experience all others require RN with expertise in the area being taught. Knowledge of computer systems and standard office equipment are a must.

Equal Opportunity Educational Institution and Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, political party affiliation, and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status.