Full-time Nursing Education/Nurse Assistant Instructor
- Employer
- Southwestern Illinois College
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 31, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Nursing
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track position of Instructor in the Nursing Education/Nurse Assistant program within the Business, Health Sciences and Homeland Security division. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2022.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The successful applicant will serve as
instructor in the Nursing Education/Nurse Assistant program. As an
instructor, the individual will teach Nursing Education/Nurse
Assistant courses in both the traditional and computerized
environment, assist the program coordinator with program
operations, accreditation standards, and the clinical education
component of the program. The individual will also assess student
performance and collaborate with Nursing Education/Nurse Assistant
faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction in each of the
programs. Opportunities exist for participation in professional
development activities and service on departmental, divisional,
and/or college-wide committees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master of Science in Nursing required.
2. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State
of Illinois (or the ability to obtain such a license prior to the
start of official employment) is required.
3. Illinois Department of Public Health certification to teach
Nurse Assistant courses (or the commitment to personally obtain
such certification at the earliest possible opportunity but no
later than the start of a second year of employment) is
required.
4. Completion of minimum of two years of clinical nursing practice.
Diversity in clinical practice experience, med-surge, OB, and psych
is preferable.
5. Prior teaching experience in an accredited ADN nursing program
is preferred. CNA instructor experience is a plus.
6. Qualified through education and/or experience to assure
proficiency in, but not limited to, the following areas.
o Curriculum design
o Program administration/evaluation
o Instructional methodology
o Testing and evaluation
o Educational psychology
7. Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and advising
skills.
8. Must meet and continue to maintain the professional standards
established by the program’s accrediting agencies, including the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
9. Experience in accreditation activities is preferred.
10. Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers, applicable
software, and Internet is required.
11. Ability to meet, successfully complete and maintain minimum
health requirements, drug and/or reference checks required by the
college, program accreditation and/or clinical facilities prior to
and throughout employment.
12. Shall meet the minimum standards of instruction establish by
the Administration and the Board of Trustees for any assigned
courses
13. A valid driver’s license is required.
SALARY: This is a nine-month teaching position with the salary determined by placement on the base salary schedule. For example, the minimum 2021-2022 starting salary at Step 1 on the Master’s degree scale is $50,951. Overload and summer teaching assignments may also be available, which can increase the annual compensation. The College offers a comprehensive flexible benefits program.
WORK LOCATION: Nursing Education/Nurse Assistant instructional responsibilities at the Belleville campus with district-wide clinical responsibilities. Driving may be required to reach off-campus sites, visit clinical facilities throughout the region, and to attend professional functions within the state of Illinois.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled.
APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE:
You must submit a cover letter, resume, list of three references, and college transcripts (if applicable).
Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.
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