Part-Time Instructor of Nurse Assistant - School of Health Professions - Modesto Junior College

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Part-Time Instructor of Nurse Assistant – School of Health Professions – Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College

Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94
Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Not Eligible for Benefits. With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

The successful candidate will join a Nurse Assistant department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity. Under the supervision of the Dean of Health Professions, the instructor will teach Nurse Assistant students in clinical, Skills Lab and Human Simulation Lab environments in accordance with course descriptions, outlines and class schedules;

evaluate student progress, advise students concerning educational matters, and participate in activities that strengthen student success. The Nurse Assistant Clinical Instructor may not have any other responsibilities while supervising the clinical training.

• Licensed vocational nurse or registered nurse with no less than two years of nursing experience, including at least one year providing care to chronically ill or elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, home care, hospice care, or other long‑term care setting.
• Two (2) years of full‑time licensed nursing experience, at least one (1) year of direct patient care in a nursing facility.
• Within six (6) months of employment, obtain at least twenty‑four (24) hours of continuing education in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing approved by the Board of Registered Nursing or an accredited institution.
• Provide a transcript of completed courses to the CDPH for approval of qualifications.
• Knowledge of and ability to appraise diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with student diversity.

• Mobility:
  Ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity:
  Fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting:
  Occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements:
  Close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens.
• Hearing/Talking:
  Ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone and in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors:
  Ability to make decisions, concentrate, and manage frequent contact with others and deadlines.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Professional role model for students, maintaining high standards of nursing practice.
• Effective instruction, supervision, and evaluation of clinical aspects of nurse assistant education.
• Collaboration within team environment with other nursing faculty.
• Curriculum development that stresses innovation and improves student equity.
• Enthusiasm for the learning process and commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Participation in professional growth and remaining current in subject area and state initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in a changing environment.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Willingness to participate in shared governance and collaboration.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and community engagement.

• Teaching experience in Nurse Assistant at community college level.
• Current knowledge of Nurse Assistant practice and assessment processes for improving student success.
• Competence in new pedagogies directed at student equity and success.
• Experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American and other minoritized students.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional…