Instructor, Basic Nurse Assistant

Lincoln Land Community College • Springfield, MO

5d • $49,308 - $93,337

About The Position

Make the healthcare world a better place while building a meaningful career as Instructor, Basic Nurse Assistant! LLCC is searching for a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month instructor position to teach in the Basic Nursing Assistant program starting Fall 2026. Positions will include classroom, skills laboratory teaching and supervision of the students in the clinical setting. Duties will include teaching 15 contact hours per semester of assigned classes, labs, and clinicals; preparing lessons and course syllabi; evaluating and assisting students; keeping accurate records of student performance, including following grading procedures; providing students with timely feedback; maintaining office hours; participating in departmental/institutional operations and program review; creating a learning environment that fosters student success and active learning; utilizing instructional technology in support of the teaching/learning process; developing, integrating, evaluating and reviewing student learning outcomes in support of the IDPH rules and regulations; and contributing to a collegial and collaborative work environment. The Department of Health Professions consists of 32 full-time faculty. The Dean of Health Professions heads the department. Evening hours may be required and opportunities exist for overload and summer teaching assignments. As a faculty member at LLCC , you can look forward to working at an institution that values teaching and learning, supports faculty development, and encourages innovation and excellence. Full-time faculty members teach 15 credit hours for load each fall and spring semester with small class sizes and the potential to teach additional courses during the summer term. LLCC employs face-to-face, online, hybrid, and remote instructional modalities and offers courses in 16-week and 8- week formats. LLCC faculty, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Faculty can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. You can view all the benefits on our website . Come join our team and experience success at LLCC ! Starting salary is determined by education level and experience and will be between $49,308 – $93,337. Faculty salaries are determined by education level and experience and will be between $49,308 and $93,337. Below are the salary ranges for each level of education. Additional compensation beyond base salary can be earned through extra teaching assignments during the academic year and in the summer, as well as coordinator assignments. No degree/Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree: $49,308 – $72,948 Masters: $51,901 – $76,788 Masters +15 additional graduate credit hours: $54,499 – $80,627 Masters +30 additional graduate credit hours: $57,224 – $84,660 Masters +45 additional graduate credit hours: $60,084 – $88,893 Doctorate: $63,085 – $93,337 LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a state of Illinois professional registered nursing (RN) license or be eligible to apply for one.
• RNs with an associate degree or diploma must have either a Provisional Vocational Teaching Certificate plus Evaluator Certificate OR have completed the CNA Instructor/Train the Trainer Course.
• RNs with a BSN or higher nursing degree are not required to have a Teaching Certificate plus Evaluator OR Train the Trainer Course but it is strongly preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience with at least one year providing care to older or chronically ill adults.
• 4 CEUs in Alzheimer’s and Dementia or ability and willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Current CPR Certification or ability and willingness to obtain upon hire.
• CPR Instructor certification or ability and willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience, especially at a community college
• Long Term Care experience
• Experience teaching using Canvas and/or other online learning platforms

Responsibilities

• teaching 15 contact hours per semester of assigned classes, labs, and clinicals
• preparing lessons and course syllabi
• evaluating and assisting students
• keeping accurate records of student performance, including following grading procedures
• providing students with timely feedback
• maintaining office hours
• participating in departmental/institutional operations and program review
• creating a learning environment that fosters student success and active learning
• utilizing instructional technology in support of the teaching/learning process
• developing, integrating, evaluating and reviewing student learning outcomes in support of the IDPH rules and regulations
• contributing to a collegial and collaborative work environment

Benefits

• LLCC faculty, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses.
• Faculty can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree