Health Science Core, PCA and Phlebotomy Instructor (CK)

Technical College System of Georgia; Sparks (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

State benefits

Job summary

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks a Health Sciences Core Instructor to deliver courses in health science core, patient care assisting/nurse aide, and phlebotomy at the Cook and Valdosta campuses and surrounding area high school settings. The instructor will implement program standards, perform classroom instruction, assess student progress, and maintain gradebooks and required documentation.

May supervise clinical activities with variable hours.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma, or Associate’s Degree in Nursing or health care profession from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years employment experience in the field within the past seven years.
• Current nationally recognized certification in LPN or RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for health science core, patient care assisting/nurse aide, and phlebotomy courses.
• Evaluate students’ progress and maintain gradebooks and required documentation.
• Ensure safety, prepare equipment, and follow course syllabus; may supervise clinical activities with flexible hours.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Certificate / Diploma / Associate's Degree in Nursing or health care

Job description

CAMPUS: Cook Campus STATUS: Full-time POSTING TYPE: Regular Posting

The Health Sciences Core Instructor provides instruction for health science core, patient care assisting/nurse aide, and phlebotomy courses on the Cook and Valdosta campus and surrounding area high school settings. The instructor is responsible for executing the program standards to include classroom instruction, identifying appropriate resources and teaching methods, and evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Specifically, the instructor will be responsible for the evaluation of student clinical performance, progress, and procedural competencies; demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques; demonstrates the effective use of oral and written communication skills; demonstrates the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of gradebooks and any other record-keeping required; follows approved course syllabus; maintains supplies and equipment; prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. Classes may consist of day or evening courses and will vary per semester. Position may include variable hours, including clinical supervision of students. Requirements include ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by complying with college health and safety policies, standard practices in maintaining occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact [e-mail] to request accommodations.

Summary Of Working Conditions

• Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, Regular use of college owned or personal vehicle for performance of duties, Various types of advanced in-field equipment as required by academic program and accreditation standards.
• Working Conditions: Category I – High probability of exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. Probability of working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.

Minimum Qualifications

Certificate, Diploma, or Associate’s Degree in Nursing or other health care profession from a regionally accredited institution; three (3) years employment experience in the field within the past seven (7) years. Current nationally recognized organization certification in any one of the following; LPN or RN.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or other health profession. Teaching experience in nursing or Health Sciences.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is $57,000/yr. This position is full‐time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: During the course of employment, incumbents in this position may be required to supervise students at an external clinical site or other medical facility as a condition of employment. Based on this assignment, the incumbent may be required to undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a ten (10) panel drug test BEFORE placement.

Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.

Application Deadline: Thursday, June 11, 2026 or Until Filled