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Job Title:  

Nurse Aide/ALHS Instructor

Agency:

West Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006499

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$52000.00 PER YEAR

Job Description:

Job Summary:

An Instructor is responsible for performing all aspects of instruction for the specific discipline. The responsibilities of this position relate to day, evening and online programs, with regards to traditional and dual enrolled students. The instructor will be responsible for classroom, lab, and clinical instruction.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Instruction

• Provides instruction in theory and practical applications of the discipline in accordance with academic state standards.

• Instructs courses in a classroom/lab/clinical/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry.

• Utilizes current technology in the classroom/lab/clinical

• Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives

• Grades all coursework in a timely manner

• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area

• Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues

• Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline.

• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the discipline

• Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences

Curriculum/Student Learning Outcomes/Accreditation (when applicable)

• Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals and objectives

• Prepares lesson plans for instruction

• Works collaboratively with faculty within discipline to establish, measure and evaluate program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success and submits to appropriate program chair/director.

• Submits reports and data with respect to accrediting bodies

• Reviews and edits master course shells in the online learning platform as necessary.

Supports Program Chair/Program Director/Division Deans/Associate Deans

• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment

• Prepares budget requests

• Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts

• Serves on committees and project assignments as necessary

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties As Assigned

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical education;

• Knowledge of academic course standards;

• Knowledge of the college’s academic programs;

• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff

• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom/lab/clinic content

• Skill to make timely decisions;

• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;

• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;

• Decision-making and problem-solving skills;

• Skill in accurate grade-keeping;

• Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;

• Oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies related to the instructional environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products, supplies, and instructional books and technology up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time instructional position. Work load is Monday-Friday day/evening hours. Weekends based on need.

Travel

Travel to other campuses and clinical sites is a requirement for teaching assignments, meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Registered Nursing or Diploma in Practical Nursing

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse current license

• Train-the Trainer Certification

• One out of the past three years of verifiable in-field experience

• Current CPR Instructor Certification

• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a post-secondary educational environment

Salary/Benefits: $52,000 annually

Method of Application: Interested candidates should apply through electronic application system at: WGTC Employment Opportunities

Employment Policy: The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed. Approval of employment does not constitute a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned

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.