Part Time Faculty-Nursing Assistant Certification Instructor bei Highline College

About the Department

This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Continuing Education is committed to enriching the community through personal and professional lifelong learning opportunities.

Candidates must be a qualified licensed RN or LPN capable of assessing, planning, implementing, instructing and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing assistant.  Responsibilities for this position include teaching of theory and lab/clinical portion of Nursing Assistant classes.  Provide instruction in nursing care skills, and CPR for the Healthcare Provider. The Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) instructor must be positive, responsive, and a motivational role model for trainees.  

•  This is a part-time position with a current hourly rate of $60.00; the faculty member can expect to work 120-160 hours per quarter. Candidate must be available to teach all requested hours.

Position Duties

Nursing Assistant Instructor Responsibilities:

• To provide instruction to students and help promote effective learning;
• To ensure that course content is consistent with department guidelines;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge/compliance of current state and federal requirements related to nursing assistants;
• Maintain accurate records, schedules, and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content;
• Communicate effectively with trainees, fellow team members, supervisor and staff at clinical facility;
• To meet and maintain, as a condition of employment, the requirements for certification appropriate to the faculty member’s particular field. This may include vocational certification and professional licensing;
• To be able to assist students with educational planning or direct students to appropriate campus resources;
• To maintain a standard of honest and ethical behavior in their professional duties;
• To assume reasonable responsibility for care and safekeeping of College supplies and equipment;
• Monitor and review skills with students in a clinical setting. Complete student paperwork on skills and interaction with residents.

FACULTY-WIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
At Highline, successful faculty applicants demonstrate the ability to:

• Show commitment to student learning. This includes planning, organizing, and creating an interactive, cooperative, and mutually respectful learning environment, incorporating research-based practices to teaching and assessment. 
• Challenge learners intellectually. This includes encouraging students to ask questions, confront limits, recognize complexities, think critically, and challenge assumptions. 
• Practice culturally responsive instruction. This includes designing curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment that are relevant to students; valuing what students already know; and empowering students to demonstrate knowledge in multiple ways as appropriate for the discipline.
• Communicate effectively. This includes conveying information and expectations clearly, listening carefully, encouraging students to communicate, and acting with respect, enthusiasm, and empathy toward students. 
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity. This includes, but is not limited to, being professional, honest, and ethical in the selection and delivery of course content. 
• Assessment. Ability to assess student-learning outcomes and use assessment data to modify instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

• Current Washington State license to practice as a registered or licensed practical nurse;
• Minimum of one year experience within the past three years in caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age or both;
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, at least one year of which must be in the provision of long-term care facility services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification;
• Computer-literate with competence in Microsoft Outlook;
• One year experience teaching in classroom setting;
• Must be detailed-orientated and organized.

Other Qualifications

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

ABOUT HIGHLINE COLLEGE

Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15 minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students –– a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages. The college embraces equity, inclusion, and social justice, with core goals of student attainment, diversity, community Engagement, and sustainability. The student body at Highline College is made up of Transfer students, Running Start students, Professional-Technical students, International students, Comprehensive Transition Program for students with intellectual disabilities, Adult Basic Education, and English Language Learners. In addition, we offer six bachelors of applied science, four-year degrees.

MISSION AND VISION

As an essential part of our mission and vision, diversity, equity, and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.

NEEDHELP?

Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process, please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Monday-Friday 6:00AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Your online application must include the following four attachments to be considered complete:

1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position.
2. A letter of application (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the FACULTY-WIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES for appointment and, to the extent applicable, the DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS of the position.

Transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees (unofficial transcripts may be submitted - official transcripts required upon employment).

HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identity diversity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
 The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
 

TITLE IX POLICY

Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our websitehttps://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/

The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.