PN Instructor Part-Time

Valley-College; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley College seeks a Practical Nurse Instructor to teach PN courses, develop syllabi, and manage classroom operations in a professional higher education setting.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, student progress tracking, and adherence to Ohio Board of Nursing rules. This on-site, part-time position requires RN licensure, nursing experience, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an approved registered or practical nursing education program.
• Licensure: An active RN license or multistate license or privilege to practice that is not encumbered.
• Experience: At least two years in nursing; three total in nursing or patient care.
• Teaching: Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Background check: An acceptable background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a syllabus for each course with objectives, hour breakdowns, and resources.
• Develop lesson plans with assignments, activities, and evaluation tools.
• Instruct and guide students in classroom and lab settings.
• Demonstrate procedures and operate clinical equipment per curriculum.
• Grade and provide timely feedback on student work.
• Tutor students and assist with difficult topics.
• Maintain progress reports and compile student updates.

Skills

Professional Communication

Detail-Oriented

Critical Thinking

Ethical Conduct

Confidentiality

Independent and Collaborative Work

Education

RN licensure (active)

Nursing education program completion

Job description

The Practical Nursing (PN) Instructor is responsible for instructing students, organizing curriculum content, overseeing classroom management, and maintaining accurate records for each student in the courses they teach. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate student learning systems and related instructional platforms. The individual must demonstrate strong writing and communication skills, professionalism, sound judgment, and a solid work ethic, along with the organizational ability to maintain accurate tracking systems. A high degree of confidentiality must be maintained in all aspects of the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Practical Nurse Instructor (Also referred to as Primary Instructor)

• Provide a syllabus for each course the Practical Nurse Instructor teaches that includes the course title, lecture/lab/clinical hour breakdown, course description, course learning objectives, method of instruction, course instructions, instructor professional bio, assessment methods, bio information on additional instructors that will participate in the delivery of the course, textbook(s) and supporting student resources, and location of the class.
• Develop lesson plans that include lecture and/or lab delivery methods, assignments/activities, homework and evaluation tools for assigned classes as designated by the college provided curriculum.
• Instruct and guide students in the classroom and/or lab learning environment, as designated by the college provided curriculum.
• Demonstrate procedures/processes and operate/demonstrate the use of appropriate equipment as designated by the curriculum.
• Grade and evaluate students' work in a timely manner and provide constructive feedback.
• Assist and tutor students with areas of the curriculum with which they are having difficulty.
• Keep accurate and up to date progress reports on students' work.
• Compile reports/updates on students as required.
• Complete student follow-up as requested, following Valley College communication protocols.
• Maintain a cooperative and professional learning environment.
• If designated for clinical work site instruction, the Practical Nurse Instructor is responsible for the supervision of students while they are at their clinical (off-site) experience as per the rules and regulations set by their program and the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Course Development

• Conduct evaluation of course material as outlined in the Valley College Nursing program bylaws.
• Participate in the selection of books and materials.
• Maintain student handouts, tests, assignments, and course syllabus as directed by the Program Administrator.
• At the conclusion of each course, faculty shall:
• Compare the planned clinical and laboratory hours outlined in the syllabus with the actual hours delivered to students and submit the required summary to the PN Program Administrator.
• Provide clinical and laboratory hour data and other information to support the PN Program Administrator's preparation of the Annual Report to the Ohio Board of Nursing or other reports, as requested.

Professional Development

• Develop a professional development (self-development and professional growth) plan.
• Provide support documentation that demonstrates the professional development plan has been executed.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in professional development and compliance training activities.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Professional Communication.
• Detail-Oriented and Organized.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Confidentiality and Discretion.
• Independent and Collaborative Work.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities and collaborates with the academics team to support student success.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position operates within a professional higher education environment, which may include office, classroom, laboratory, clinical, remote, and other work settings as required by the position. The role involves regular interaction and engagement with members of the College community. Employees routinely use computers, real-time communication systems, and other tools, technology, and equipment necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position. The employee must be able to:

• Remain in a stationary position and/or move about for extended periods while performing job duties.
• Maintain sufficient visual acuity to read, review, and prepare documents.
• Perform physical tasks associated with the responsibilities of the position, which may include moving, positioning, lifting and carrying, reaching, bending, stooping, or handling materials and equipment.

Additional Position-Specific Requirements

• Certain positions may require involvement in the care of patients or animals as part of assigned responsibilities.
• Certain positions may require performing procedures or processes and operating, demonstrating, or supervising the use of equipment, instruments, tools, or technology as designated by the curriculum and assigned responsibilities.

Travel

It may require occasional travel to a different campus site, off-site work-related locations such as clinicals sites, professional development events, or campus events.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a non-exempt, part-time, hourly position. This is an onsite position. Workdays and hours may vary based on the academic term and student needs. Standard business hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Requirements: Education, Licensing, Prior Work Experience & Other

• Education: Required: Completion of an approved registered or practical nursing education program; bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Licensure: Required: An active RN license or multistate license or privilege to practice that is not encumbered and meets requirements of the Ohio Board of Nursing. The license must remain active and unencumbered throughout the employment.
• Prior Work Experience: Required at least two years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse and one additional year for a total of three years working in either nursing or patient care. (and)
• Prior teaching experience Preferred: instructional training, classroom, clinical or laboratory settings.
• An acceptable background check is required for employment.

Valley College will verify the academic, prior employment, background and licensure.

Supervisory Control

Direct Report: Practical Nursing Program Administrator.

Oversight: Campus Management.

May receive collaborative direction from campus management to support institutional goals.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EOE Statement Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.