Licensed Health Care Instructor (Full-Time Pool)

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College seeks a Licensed Health Care Instructor to lead classroom and clinical training, guiding students toward state and national certifications. The role includes supervision in lab and clinical settings, coordinating scheduling, and maintaining records across multiple training sites.

The instructor will work under NATCEP leadership within the Continuing Education department, ensuring compliance, training effectiveness, and timely completion of program requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year long-term care facility experience.
• Licensed in the State of Texas as LVN or RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and clinical training to health care students leading up to certification for adult and high school students at Del Mar College campuses and centers, including off-campus training locations throughout the Coastal Bend and surrounding areas.
• Supervise students in a classroom and lab clinical setting.
• Assist with registration and the collection of all documentation for high school and adult students.
• Coordinate class scheduling, clinical site assignments, assist with inventory for labs and other related duties as assigned by the NATCEP director, assistant Director and Program Manager.
• Prepare health care labs at the beginning of the new academic year including assisting administration with the supply lists and equipment orders.
• Close out health care labs at the conclusion of the academic year.
• Assist with ordering new equipment and supplies for the Center for Economic Development Center, Oso Creek and Windward campuses, before the conclusion of the budget year.
• Assist with creating new health care workforce programs for the Continuing Education department to include both high school and adult programs, as needed.
• Participate in teacher prep days before the new academic year begins.
• Attend trainings and professional development sessions to review skills, receive updates for the program and on classroom management

Education

Nursing (Associates or Bachelors)

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed in Texas as LVN or RN

Job description

Licensed Health Care Instructor (Full-Time Pool)

Job Title Licensed Health Care Instructor (Full-Time Pool)

Department

Department Continuing Education

Position Type

Position Type Exempt

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time-Staff

Open Date

Open Date 10/02/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/16/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to conduct classroom instruction and clinical training of health care students leading up to national and state certification. Instruction of other health care related courses will also be assigned to earn a completion credit.
The Licensed Health Care Instructor will supervise students in a classroom and lab clinical setting. Some courses will require supervision of students at assigned local Texas Department of Health and Human Services approved long-term care nursing facility and other health care facilities, maintaining required student records including attendance, grading, student progress, and skills training.
The Licensed Health Care Instructor works under the general direction of the NATCEP director, assistant director and program manager. The Licensed Health Care Instructor confers with the NATCEP director, assistant director and program manager regarding student attendance, grading, progress, clinical site coordination, scheduling state and national certification examination, and other essential duties as required for the Health Care programs.
Travel is required within surrounding counites.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year long-term care facility experience.
Licensed in the State of Texas as LVN or RN.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of long term care facility regulations on patient care.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively present information to students through lecture and clinical skills training including through online learning platforms.
Ability to utilize various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, lab demonstrations, and web-based learning management systems such as Canvas.
Ability to plan, coordinate, manage and direct classroom, skills lab, and clinical training for students.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing.
Teaching experience in higher education.
Experience supervising staff in a clinical or health care setting.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Culture

Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III : Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Provide classroom and clinical training to health care students leading up to certification for adult and high school students at Del Mar College campuses and centers, including off-campus training locations throughout the Coastal Bend and surrounding areas.
Prepare course work, curriculum, and build online Canvas shells. Instruct summer courses at the Center for Economic Development Center, Oso Creek, and Windward campus.

Job Duty

Supervise students in a classroom and lab clinical setting.
Supervise students in a clinical setting at an assigned and approved local long-term care nursing facility and other health care and lab facilities.

Job Duty

Assist with registration and the collection of all documentation for high school and adult students.
Maintain required student records including attendance, grading, student progress, and skills training completion.

Job Duty

Coordinate class scheduling, clinical site assignments, assist with inventory for labs and other related duties as assigned by the NATCEP director, assistant Director and Program Manager.
Prepare course schedules and submit to the Business and Registration Office for section building.
Prepare health care labs at the beginning of the new academic year including assisting administration with the supply lists and equipment orders.
Close out health care labs at the conclusion of the academic year.
Assist with ordering new equipment and supplies for the Center for Economic Development Center, Oso Creek and Windward campuses, before the conclusion of the budget year.

Job Duty

Assist with creating new health care workforce programs for the Continuing Education department to include both high school and adult programs, as needed.

Job Duty

Participate in teacher prep days before the new academic year begins.
Attend trainings and professional development sessions to review skills, receive updates for the program and on classroom management

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have one year long-term care facility experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you licensed in the State of Texas as LVN or RN?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Certification(s)

Optional Documents

• Transcripts

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As provided by law, Del Mar College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.