Technical Instructor, Nursing

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid state holidays

Annual and sick leave

Flexible Benefits Program

Job summary

The State of Georgia is hiring a Practical Nursing Program Chair at the Newton Campus to provide academic leadership and administrative oversight for the Practical Nursing program. You will manage operations, curriculum, faculty coordination, clinical education, and student success, while teaching nursing courses and ensuring NCLEX-PN readiness.

Reporting to the Dean, this 12-month, full-time role requires day or evening teaching, supervision of clinical rotations, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current Georgia Registered Nurse license in good standing and current CPR certification.
• At least five years of clinical nursing experience within the preceding seven years, relevant to the curriculum taught, and at least one year of teaching experience in a nursing education program.
• Must meet applicable faculty credentialing, licensing, and program approval requirements.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily program operations, instructional schedules, faculty assignments, laboratory activities, and clinical rotations.
• Provide leadership, orientation, mentoring, and instructional support to full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Lead curriculum development and revision, including syllabi, course shells, lesson plans, assessments, and student learning outcomes.
• Teach assigned classroom, laboratory, and clinical courses; evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback and remediation.
• Coordinate compliance with Georgia Board of Nursing requirements, TCSG standards, college policies, and applicable accreditation requirements.
• Prepare required reports, self-studies, faculty credential records, and site visit documentation; maintain accurate program and student records.
• Monitor retention, completion, NCLEX-PN performance, graduate employment, and other outcomes; implement and evaluate improvement plans.
• Develop clinical partnerships, coordinate placements and readiness requirements, and ensure appropriate student supervision and patient safety.
• Recommend budget, staffing, equipment, and supply priorities; maintain current student handbooks and program information.
• Support recruitment, orientation, advising, retention, graduation, and employment; collaborate on admissions and selection consistent with college policy.
• Convene advisory committee meetings and use stakeholder feedback to improve the program.
• Maintain consistent communication with students, faculty, clinical partners, and division leadership; participate in college meetings and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Instructional technology

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Technical Instructor, Nursing Agency: Georgia Piedmont Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000007890 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: $70,000–$75,000

POSITION:

Practical Nursing Program Chair - Full Time

PRIMARY LOCATION:

Newton Campus

DESCRIPTION:

The Practical Nursing Program Chair is a 12-month, full-time position providing academic leadership and administrative oversight for the Practical Nursing program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Newton Campus. Reporting to the Dean of the Division of Allied Health and Nursing, the Program Chair oversees program operations, curriculum, faculty coordination, clinical education, student success, and continuous improvement. The chair also provides classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction to prepare students for practical nursing practice and the NCLEX-PN examination. Flexibility is required to teach day or evening classes and supervise clinical rotations, including 12-hour weekday and/or weekend assignments, as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage daily program operations, instructional schedules, faculty assignments, laboratory activities, and clinical rotations.
• Provide leadership, orientation, mentoring, and instructional support to full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Lead curriculum development and revision, including syllabi, course shells, lesson plans, assessments, and student learning outcomes.
• Teach assigned classroom, laboratory, and clinical courses; evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback and remediation.
• Coordinate compliance with Georgia Board of Nursing requirements, TCSG standards, college policies, and applicable accreditation requirements.
• Prepare required reports, self-studies, faculty credential records, and site visit documentation; maintain accurate program and student records.
• Monitor retention, completion, NCLEX-PN performance, graduate employment, and other outcomes; implement and evaluate improvement plans.
• Develop clinical partnerships, coordinate placements and readiness requirements, and ensure appropriate student supervision and patient safety.
• Recommend budget, staffing, equipment, and supply priorities; maintain current student handbooks and program information.
• Support recruitment, orientation, advising, retention, graduation, and employment; collaborate on admissions and selection consistent with college policy.
• Convene advisory committee meetings and use stakeholder feedback to improve the program.
• Maintain consistent communication with students, faculty, clinical partners, and division leadership; participate in college meetings and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current Georgia Registered Nurse license in good standing and current CPR certification.
• At least five years of clinical nursing experience within the preceding seven years, relevant to the curriculum taught, and at least one year of teaching experience in a nursing education program.
• Must meet applicable faculty credentialing, licensing, and program approval requirements.
• Demonstrated organizational, leadership, and written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, and healthcare partners.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience as a nursing program chair, program director, clinical coordinator, or faculty leader.
• Practical nursing teaching experience and recent medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, regulatory reporting, accreditation preparation, clinical partnerships, simulation, and online or hybrid instruction.
• Current CPR instructor certification.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

$70,000–$75,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time position with paid state holidays; accrued annual and sick leave; and the State of Georgia Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.