Instructor, Nurse Aide 12 months

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College in North Carolina seeks a 12-month nursing instructor to teach in classroom, lab, clinical, and online settings. The role supports student success with posted office hours and timely syllabi delivery, while maintaining confidentiality and accurate attendance records.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Nursing with an unencumbered NC RN license and 2 years RN experience, plus teaching adults or supervising nurse aides.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing and an unencumbered NC RN license with 2 years of RN experience.
• High School Diploma with RN license and 3 years of Nurse Aide instructor experience.
• Course in teaching adults or experience teaching adults, and supervising nurse aides.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.
• Post and maintain office hours for student advisement.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and course outlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Record and provide attendance data per college policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues and leadership to support student success.
• Contribute to program and division curriculum development and evaluation.

Skills

Teaching adults

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

RN license

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

I. Mastery of Subject Matter

a. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.

b. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.

c. Connect their subject matter with related fields.

d. Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.

e. Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.

II. Teaching Performance

a. Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.

b. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.

c. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.

d. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.

e. Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology, when appropriate.

f. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.

g. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.

h. Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.

i. Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.

III. Evaluation of Student Learning

a. Establish meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs.

b. Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.

c. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.

d. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.

e. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

IV. Support of College Policies and Procedures

a. Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.

b. Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.

c. Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.

d. Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.

e. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.

f. Maintain confidentiality of student information.

g. Provides instructional, laboratory, clinical, or other program coverage as needed to support continuity of instruction and student services.

h. May assist with coverage during staffing shortages, schedule adjustments, enrollment growth, special initiatives, or other operational needs of the division.

i. Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.

j. Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures.

k. Demonstrates flexibility and a collaborative approach in supporting the needs of students, the program, the Health Sciences division, and the College.

l. Works cooperatively with colleagues and leadership to support student success, operational continuity, and institutional priorities.

V. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities

a. Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.

b. Participate in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.

c. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.

d. Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.

e. Contribute to program and division curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement processes.

f. Participate in graduation ceremonies

g. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

VI. Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

a. Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.

b. Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.

c. Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals on the college and its constituents.

d. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.

e. Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.

f. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Coordinator, Associate Dean, Dean, or College leadership. Assigned responsibilities may include providing instructional coverage, assisting with division initiatives, supporting other programs, participating in special projects, and contributing to operational needs as they arise.

Associate degree in Nursing, an unencumbered license to practice in North Carolina, two years of work experience as a registered nurse (4000 hours) and meet one of the following:

• Completion of a course in teaching adults
• Experience in teaching adults
• Experience in supervising nurse aides

or

High School Diploma, an unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license, three years of experience as an instructor in a Nurse Aide program and meet two of the following:

• Completion of a course in teaching adults
• Experience in teaching adults
• Experience in supervising nurse aides

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Teaching experience in a community college or university setting

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in classroom, lab, clinical, and/or online learning environments.
• May be assigned to teach curriculum and/or continuing education courses.
• Teaching schedules may include day, evening, and/or weekends.
• Twelve-month instructors are expected to maintain instructional responsibilities across Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.