Licensed Health Care Instructor (Full-Time Pool)

Del Mar College - Corporate Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College is seeking a Licensed Health Care Instructor to conduct classroom and clinical training for health care students, guiding them toward national and state certification. The role includes supervision in labs and clinical sites, coordinating schedules, and maintaining student records.

The instructor collaborates with NATCEP leadership, prepares course materials, and supports program development.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed in Texas as LVN or RN.
• Travel required within surrounding counties.
• Knowledge of long term care facility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and clinical training leading to certification for adults and high school students.
• Instruct and supervise students in lab and clinical settings.
• Coordinate class scheduling and clinical site assignments.
• Maintain attendance, grading, and student progress records.
• Assist with course preparation, online Canvas shells, and equipment inventory.
• Support NATCEP director and program manager in program operations.

Skills

Regulations knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Canvas LMS

Education

Nursing degree (Assoc or BSN)

Teaching experience in higher education

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number S499 This position is open to Open to All Applicants Job Title Licensed Health Care Instructor (Full-Time Pool) Department Continuing Education Position Type Exempt Employment Status Full-Time-Staff Salary $47,476.00 - $60,110.50 per 12 months Open Date 10/02/2026 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Travel is required within surrounding counites.

• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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