Adjunct Instructor, Nursing Assistant

Flathead Valley Community College•Kalispell, MT

11h

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for teaching nursing assistant courses. This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible position and employment is determined by number of credits taught, on a contract basis. Courses may include alternative delivery methods, day, evening, or weekend times.

Requirements

Montana Department of Health and Human Services and FVCC minimum qualifications:
Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing; AND
A current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Montana; AND
Two years of experience in registered nursing practice and one year experience in Long Term Care; AND
Have preparation for teaching in respective area of responsibility; AND
Have experience and expertise in areas of assigned clinical responsibilities
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification (must be kept current throughout employment)
Ability to effectively and safely teach content and technical material
Ability and willingness to provide quality customer service
Effective organizational and leadership skills; Working knowledge of use of technology in a learning environment
Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community and students
Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
Ability to follow and issue instructions
Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to perform a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience in classroom, lab and clinical
Work experience in simulations
Courses in teaching methods, testing and evaluation
State of Montana approved Nurse Assistant Instructor
Experience teaching in a secondary, post-secondary or higher education environment
Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations

Responsibilities

Conveys knowledge of the subject area in an effective manner in classroom, lab, and clinical settings for successful student learning outcomes
Provides guidance and direction necessary to allow students to achieve pre-established course objectives and be prepared to take the Montana State Nurse Assistant certification exam.
Acts as an advocate of the philosophy and policies of the College both in and out of the classroom/clinical.
Works with the Nursing Program Director to maintain the program’s compliance with the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, which includes:
Developing and conducting the nursing assistant courses
Developing and revising of nursing assistant curriculum
Ability to demonstrate required skills to students
Planning, implementing, and evaluating learning experiences
Participating in student advising for nursing assistant students
Providing for student and peer evaluations of teaching effectiveness
Assisting in collecting data for program evaluation and expansion
Maintaining continuing professional development in area of academic responsibility
Fosters positive student and community relations.
Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements.
Integrates subject area with other related curricula.
Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process.
Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment.
Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed.
Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College.
Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.