Nursing Assistant Instructor

Eauclairechamber; Eau Claire, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 paid personal days

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500

Health insurance

Wellness incentive

Retirement plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CVTC is seeking dynamic RN instructors to join our team in Eau Claire, WI. You will design curricula, deliver high-quality instruction, and assess student progress across terms including fall, spring, and summer. This role requires current Wisconsin RN licensure and significant clinical experience.

We value teaching experience, ability to work collaboratively, and commitment to equity and diverse learners. CVTC offers competitive benefits and a schedule with day/evening hours across multiple

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years (4,000 hours) RN experience; at least 1 year within 5 years prior to hire.
• At least 1 year RN experience in a skilled nursing facility; home health not sufficient.
• Current Wisconsin RN licensure or ability to obtain before teaching.
• Ability to complete DHS Train the Trainer by end of first full week.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Must meet CVTC requirements and Higher Learning Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement relevant and progressive curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality instruction with effective learning strategies.
• Create performance-based assessments aligned with competencies.
• Promote student success through timely communication and feedback.
• Meet professional expectations and contribute to a collaborative culture.
• Model integrity and professional conduct.
• Think critically and solve problems using information and technology.
• Communicate clearly in speech and writing; active listening.
• Respect diverse learners and cultures.
• Maintain professional currency and meet licensing standards.

Skills

RN experience

Wisconsin RN license

Train the Trainer

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Professional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Hourly Pay Rate/Salary

Starting salary of $68,305 - $85,379. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Work Schedule

Instructional assignments fall, spring, and summer terms; workload is anticipated to flex in distribution over the terms (includes 720-800 instructional hours or 40-45 credits annually). Schedule may include day and evening assignments at various locations which may include area high schools.

Anticipated Start Date

10/26/2026

Overview and Responsibilities

CVTC instructors are dynamic partners for students, employers, and communities to learn, train, and succeed in an associate degree, technical diploma, basic education, continuing education, and/or contract training program. An instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success, models CVTC core abilities, and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course/training content and delivery. An instructor is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs; and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching. An instructor maintains a flexible schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, online, or summer assignments, as appropriate. Instructional assignments will be over 3 terms (fall, spring, and summer). Professional responsibilities extend beyond the assigned instructional terms. These professional duties will vary by program or department.

• Design and implement relevant and progressive curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Create performance-based assessments aligned with competencies through formative and summative measures.
• Promote student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years (4,000 hours) of occupational experience as a registered nurse (RN), of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to date of hire. One year (2,000 hours) of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the applicant has at least 2 years of post−secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within 5 years prior to date of hire.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a RN in a skilled nursing facility providing long-term care, rehabilitation care, or home healthcare. (Home healthcare alone will not meet this State requirement.) Experience in an acute care facility does not meet this requirement.
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin, or ability to obtain prior to teaching assignment.
• Must meet requirements of Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) approval as a primary instructor of Nurse Aide, Nurse Assistant, Nursing Assistant, and Certified Nursing Assistant [as defined in DHS 129.03(30)(a)] training programs as evidenced by a DHS approval letter on file at the district.
• Ability to complete the online “Train the Trainer” course for DHS by the end of the first full week / 5 days of employment.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Qualified per CVTC requirements at time of, and throughout, employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and/or other job specific licensing standards.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies, laws, or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance, operational integrity, and alignment with the College’s strategic objectives.
The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

Benefits Summary

2026 annual benefits include:

• 5 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours)
  
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC’s health insurance
• $2,500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS); CVTC matches 7.2%, vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa , aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau, Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711