What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator/Instructor of Nurse Assisting (Tenure Track) position at Lewis and Clark Community College?
Scope of Position
Lewis and Clark Community College is seeking a talented and dedicated individual to fill a faculty position. Candidates should share our vision of student success and have a record of successful teaching and student mentoring. Situated on 160 acres, Lewis and Clark Community College is a picturesque historical campus, seamlessly combining 1800’s architecture of the original Monticello College with modern buildings on 80 acres of landscaped grounds and offering 80 acres of native woodlands and prairies for hiking. Founded in 1972, Lewis and Clark Community College is proud of our 50-year history of excellence, now serving approximately 4,000 full time students. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team of colleagues.
Position Goal Statement:
Teach and assess student learning outcomes in Basic Nurse Assistant Training. In collaboration with colleagues, you will be responsible for ongoing curriculum evaluation and improvement within the context of LCCC’s general education objectives and articulation requirements. You will facilitate student learning outside of the classroom through participation in student activities, college, and community events. You will help maintain and grow the program capabilities of the Nurse Assistant Department. You will participate in obtaining and administering existing and future campus grants. This position may include a combination of day, evening, or off-campus assignments, involving lectures, labs and clinicals.
Key Measurable Expectations (KMEs)
- Learner-centered Instruction: Teach Basic Nurse Assistant Training according to relevant student learning objectives. Regularly assess student learning to continuously improve instruction. Teach evening and/or off-campus courses, if necessary. Provide office hours conducive to student schedules.
- Curriculum Development: Develop and/or revise course(s) in collaboration with colleagues. Propose and develop interdepartmental course offerings that meet the articulation requirements in Nurse Assisting.
- Technology: Integrate instructional technology as appropriate in the discipline of Nurse Assisting, including appropriate use of laboratory equipment. Be willing to learn to use on-line course delivery and/or web-enhanced course components, should the need arise.
- Involvement: Support College-wide initiatives and serve on committees. Mentor and support adjunct faculty in Nurse Assisting.
- Professional Development: Initiate and maintain active participation in professional development opportunities that encompass the disciplines of Nurse Assisting and teaching effectiveness.
- Participate in the student learning assessments required by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) or other accrediting or governmental agencies. This includes, but is not limited to, submitting relevant data, attending assessment meetings, and implementing improvement strategies based on assessment outcomes.
- Preparation of reports ,reviews, self-studies, for program approval and educational agencies
- Student advisement and admissions process for the program
- Development, review, and revision of program courses and policies
- Maintenance of program and student records.
- Maintaining of supplies, materials, and equipment for the program
- Compliance with IDPH regulations and requirements including, but not limited to, master schedule submission and revision, and program updates
- Assurance of background check compliance of students
- Facilitation of competency test application submission
- Development of the schedule for CNA classes and assignment of faculty to the sections
- Interviewing and oversight of adjunct faculty members
- Philosophy: Continually strive to achieve the college Mission, Vision and Purposes.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university required
- Registered Professional Nurse licensed in Illinois.
- Minimum of two years of professional experience as a registered nurse.
- Illinois Department of Public Health approved Basic Nurse Assistant Training instructor including: theory, Alzheimer's Disease training, and skills evaluator.
- Skills and experience to work in a collaborative manner with colleagues, administrators and the community.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the community college required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- Teaching experience at the college level in Nurse Assisting preferred
PROCESS: The College is accepting applications for one full-time, tenure-track position to begin Fall, 2025. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Full-time faculty base salaries are determined by education level and experience, and come with an excellent benefits package.
Lewis & Clark Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, LCCC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. It is also the policy of the College to prohibit any form of harassment based on an individual’s protected status, such as gender, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or other protected group status as defined by law. If interested, please contact the Human Resource Department, Erickson Hall – Room 107.
Lewis and Clark Community College provides a complete benefits package to full-time faculty, which includes:
- Board approved holidays and holiday break, personal leave, and sick leave;
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance and Long-term Disability;
- Retirement through State Universities Retirement Systems (SURS);
- Tuition Benefits;
- Discounts at local stores and restaurants;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Senior Caregiver Assistance Program.
