Lecturer PT - Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA)

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $40

Job summary

Kennedy-King College seeks a Part-Time Lecturer for its Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) Program. You will deliver classroom theory, labs, and supervised clinical sessions at a partnered facility, guiding students toward certification and practical competency.

The role requires nursing credentials, RN experience, and teaching capability; familiarity with Blackboard or D2L is a plus. The college emphasizes inclusive teaching and community impact in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and completion of the BNA Instructor Train-the-Trainer course required.
• Bachelor in Nursing or higher, completion of BNA Instructor Train-the-Trainer course preferred.
• Must have valid Registered Professional Nursing Illinois license.
• Two years of experience as a registered nurse (RN).
• Experience teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program or providing nursing care to older adults/chronically ill adults.

Responsibilities

• Instruct through classroom theory/lecture, labs, and supervised clinical sessions at a designated facility.
• Provide syllabus, grading standards, attendance policies, and behavior expectations.
• Prepare lessons to teach basic nursing and CPR skills using appropriate methods.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Associate degree

BNA Instructor Train-the-Trainer

Bachelor in Nursing

Tools

Blackboard

D2L

Job description

Inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Kennedy-King College is seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-Time Lecturer to join our Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) Program. If you are committed to student success, excellence in healthcare education, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply. As a BNA Lecturer, you will play a vital role in preparing students for rewarding careers in healthcare by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide compassionate patient care and successfully complete the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam for certification.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality instruction in the Basic Nursing Assistant Program, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that fosters critical thinking, clinical competency, and professional growth. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator and healthcare professional who demonstrates innovative teaching practices, embraces student-centered learning, and is committed to helping diverse learners succeed. At Kennedy-King College, we believe education has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities, and create pathways to economic mobility. Our inclusive and culturally diverse learning environment empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. Kennedy-King College is recognized for its commitment to student success, workforce development, and community engagement, providing accessible pathways to education and career advancement for Chicago residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides instruction through classroom theory/lecture, laboratory demonstration and skills practices, and supervised clinical sessions at a designated health care facility such as a nursing home or long-term care facility.
• Provides students with course syllabus including course outline, grading standards, attendance policies, and classroom behavioral expectations.
• Prepares lessons to teach and facilitate student learning to develop basic nursing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills using appropriate methods of instruction.
• Maintains student attendance and grading records in compliance with CCC policy and guidelines.
• Constructs exams and assignments to evaluate student learning. Evaluates student progress and provides students with timely feedback.
• Responsible for student evaluation and timely and accurate submission of grades and paperwork related to instruction
• Maintains a purposeful, orderly, safe, and healthy classroom environment.
• Consults with program coordinator to resolve issues
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree and the completion of the BNA Instructor Train-the-Trainer course required.
• Bachelor in Nursing or higher, completion of BNA Instructor Train-the-Trainer course preferred .
• Must have valid Registered Professional Nursing Illinois license.
• Two years of experience as a registered nurse (RN).
• Must have experience as a RN in at least one of the following areas: 1. teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program; or 2. providing nursing care, including personal care and activities of daily living, to older adults or chronically ill adults.
• IDPH approved Illinois Evaluator Certification and ability to complete a Department-sponsored Approved Evaluator Workshop refresher course every five years
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS healthcare provider CPR certification preferred.
• Experience with technologies used for Instruction such as Blackboard or D2L.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students, required

Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college

Rate of pay for this position is $40/hour.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.