Patient Care Assisting and Health Science Core Instructor (VLD)

Patient Care Assisting and Health Science Core Instructor (VLD)
CAMPUS: Valdosta Campus STATUS: Full-time POSTING TYPE: Regular Posting

Under general supervision, will provide Health Science classroom/clinical instruction to high school and traditional
students within the college service area. Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques to include excellent
work ethics. Demonstrates the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade
books and any other appropriate field knowledge of current procedures. Follow approved course syllabus. Completes all
reports, records and invoices in a timely manner and maintains an accurate inventory of all assigned properties. Position
may include variable hours during day and evening, including clinical supervision of students. Requirements include
ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by complying with college health and safety policies, standard practices in
maintaining occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to
support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of
the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and
placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on
nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have
the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key
position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. Please contact humanresources@wiregrass.edu to request accommodations.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS

• Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, Regular use of college owned or personal vehicle for performance

• Working Conditions: Category I - High probability of exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. Probability of

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A certificate or diploma in Practical Nursing and holds a current unrestricted Georgia (GA) Licensed Practical Nursing
(LPN) license. Must have at least three (3) years of employment experience in nursing or a health science related field
within the past seven (7) years. Depending on clinical site requirements, the successful candidate may be required to
undergo a Drug Screen and Physical Examination with satisfactory results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the
following: An associate or bachelors in nursing and holds a current unrestricted Georgia (GA) Registered Nurse (RN)
license. Must have at least three (3) years of employment experience in nursing or a health science related field within the
past seven (7) years. At least one year of nursing home or long-term care experience. Teaching experience in nursing or
other health professions. First Aid/CPR instructor certification.

SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary is $47,000/yr. This position is full‐time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options
for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and
employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as
Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to
being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: During the course of employment,
incumbents in this position may be required to supervise students at an external clinical site or other medical facility as a
condition of employment. Based on this assignment, the incumbent may be required to undergo and receive a negative
finding/result on a ten (10) panel drug test BEFORE placement. The successful candidate may also be required to
undergo a physical examination and be certified by the examining physician as meeting the requirements for service.

Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment
experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment
verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by
the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for
these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and
other items listed in the required tests portion above.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION
Application Deadline: Monday, April 14, 2025 or Until Filled

All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment.
As a part of the application process, interested candidates may also be required to upload other documents such as a
resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center
on the date posted above. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the
Human Resources Office at (229) 333‐5356 or humanresources@wiregrass.edu.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship
status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Any violation or questions may be directed to:
Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses), Vice President for Human Resources and Operations, Valdosta Campus,
Brooks Hall, Room Rm. 548, (229) 333‐5356 or shalonda.sanders@wiregrass.edu; OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504
Coordinator (all campuses), Director of Special Populations and Tutoring Services, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 100, (229)
333‐2100 ext. 1236 or katrina.royal@wiregrass.edu *student ADA student disability claims only. Telephone numbers are accessible
to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or 1‐800‐255‐0056 from a TTY/TDD.

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TCSG Job Code: 11413 EEO Req ID: Faculty IPEDS: Postsecondary Teachers