POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR-GENERAL NURSING POOL (Clinicals, A&P, Math for Meds, Classroom Instruction)

Teaching Location(s): Various Locations within Service Area 

DEPARTMENT: Practical Nursing                                             FUNCTIONAL AREA: Instruction

JOB FAMILY: Adjunct Faculty                                                   CLASSIFICATION: Part-time – Non-exempt - Hourly

HOURS: Maximum 29 hrs./wk.

DIRECT SUPERVISON FROM: Coordinator of Practical Nursing                    

SUMMARY

This is a general Practical Nursing Pool position announcement seeking part-time (adjunct) instructors to teach Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, Math for Meds, or to provide classroom instruction.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for Clinical Nursing Applicants

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Clinical Experience in Maternal, Pediatric, Mental Health, and/or Adult Health Nursing

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for Clinical Nursing Applicants

     • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
     • Clinical Experience in Maternal, Pediatric, Mental Health, and/or Adult Health Nursing

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for A&P, Math for Meds, or classroom instruction

     • Associate’s Degree in Nursing or an Associate of Science Degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Classroom experience and administrative experience in delivery of workforce education and competency-based training preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the industry and the ability to use the tools and equipment used in the occupation.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of good teaching and supervision as evidenced by a rating of education and experience.
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office programs and other basic computer software and skills needed for the teaching profession.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and to move about the teaching area to demonstrate and perform all occupational duties, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships and to deal tactfully with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective oral and written communication skills; and excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly, and to plan and direct the work of others, as evidenced by an interview and teaching presentation.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a current knowledge of industry trends and technological advances in the industry.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and stable learning environment.
• Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction accordingly.
• Teach courses on campus or at clinical sites as assigned.
• Utilize in-class assessment tools/techniques to measure student achievement of course competencies.
• Utilize Banner to record and submit grades and attendance (tardiness and absences) daily.
• Distribute student syllabus at the beginning of the course to define course competencies, performance criteria, established approved grading procedures and standards, attendance and class policies/procedures, and other necessary information to students.
• Teach worker ethics curriculum, interpersonal skills, post-secondary workforce skills, and soft skills within the standard industry framework.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success by providing guidance and advice to students regarding course progress, and academic and disciplinary issues.
• Coordinate all disciplinary issues with Coordinator of Practical Nursing.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Adhere to the school calendar and daily class schedule.
• Start and end class at designated time.
• Coordinate necessary absences with Coordinator of Practical Nursing and to coincide with student breaks.
• Work a maximum of 29 hours per week.
• Other duties as defined by administration.

TIMELINE: Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until filled.

HOURLY WAGE: $30 - $35 per hour, commensurate with experience and TBR/Tennessee College of Applied Technology salary guidelines.

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for part-time (adjunct) faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on December 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will want to reapply each year.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Selected candidate will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT-Shelbyville to complete a background check which includes the following:

                                                Sex Offender Registry                                    Driving History 

                                                County Criminal                                            National Criminal Database

                                                Federal Criminal                                            Sanctions and Disciplinary Database

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an AA/EEO/ADA Employer; and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its program and activities. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies contact: Andrea Walters, Human Resource Coordinator, 1405 Madison Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160. andrea.walters@tcatshelbyville.edu