Nursing Assistant Faculty

mnstate.edu; Brainerd, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Professional development

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

Central Lakes College in Brainerd, MN seeks a part-time Nursing Assistant Faculty to teach and mentor Associate Degree students in the CNA program. Responsibilities include instructional planning, classroom teaching, evaluating student performance, and curriculum collaboration with the department.

The role emphasizes professional nurse credentials, ongoing skill maintenance, student recruitment and advising, and participation in college committees.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree is required (Diploma or ADN).
• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience; one year in long-term care.
• One year of teaching experience in the credential field may waive recency.
• Current Minnesota RN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Instructional planning, teaching, learning, and evaluating associate degree students in the classroom.
• Instructional facilitation within the CNA program.
• Assessment of student performance.
• Student recruitment, retention, and advising.
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials; curriculum collaboration with the department; committee participation.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

## Nursing Assistant FacultyApply: Brainerd: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: September 26, 2026 (11 days left to apply): JR0000005725## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).******Working Title:**Nursing Assistant Faculty**Institution:**Central Lakes College**Classification Title:**Tech College Faculty**Bargaining Unit / Union:**210: Minnesota State College Faculty**City:**Brainerd**FLSA:**Job Exempt**Full Time / Part Time:**Part time**Employment Condition:**Unclassified - Unlimited Academic**Salary Range:**## **Application Procedure:**Please upload the following information with your application to be considered for this position: Cover Letter/Letter of Interest Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)## **Job Description:**This is an unlimited part-time position with a guaranteed 75% workload.**DUTIES:**Activities related to college teaching and learning in the Nursing Assistant field, including but not limited to the duties listed below:* Instructional planning, teaching, learning, and evaluating associate degree students in the classroom.* Instructional facilitation within the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.* Assessment of student performance.* Student recruitment, retention, and advising.* Maintenance of professional skills and credentials.* Work closely with department to maintain and enhance curriculum and assess program outcomes.* Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, curriculum development, and college-wide committees.## **Salary Range: $44,359 - $101,620**## **Minimum Qualifications:**### Education Requirement:* Diploma or associate degree in nursing.### Occupational Experience Requirement:* Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience or direct patient care; one year must be in long term care.### Recency Requirement:* One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.### Professional Requirement:* Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.## **Preferred Qualification:*** Graduate degree with a major in nursing, or Bachelor's degree in nursing and a graduate degree in support of the field of nursing and/or education.* Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a registered nurse at the professional level.* Compliance with clinical affiliate policies for attending on-site clinical teaching assignments.* Experience as an AD and/or practical nursing instructor in an academic setting.* Commitment to studying, analyzing, and implementing learning strategies that will help students reach their education goals.* Experience using teaching techniques that support diverse learning styles, including online course delivery.* Demonstrate high level of cultural competency and ability to building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning with CLC’s Culture of Caring environment.## **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):**Monday-Friday**Telework (Yes/No):**No **Benefits Information:**At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. *Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.***Desired Start Date:**01-06-2027**Position End Date:****Open Date:**09-14-2026**Close Date:**09-26-2026**Posting Contact Name:**Jennifer M Neff**Posting Contact Email:**[e-mail]