Adjunct Faculty – Instructor STNA

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives.
• Guide students through course curriculum through in-classroom instruction and online as needed.
• Develop, teach, and evaluate all assigned courses incorporating active learning strategies while recognizing and adapting teaching style to the educational needs of the individual students.
• Update the course syllabi with instructor information and provide Belmont College with an electronic copy every semester.
• Prepare daily lesson plans, course outlines, and other instructional materials as needed for effective instruction.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate examinations and other assessment methodologies to measure Core Learning Outcomes and direct measures of student learning.
• Evaluate the progress of each student; notify students of progress.
• Submit attendance electronically for assigned students throughout the semester.
• Submit grades electronically for assigned students by the deadline for each semester and at other intervals as required to maintain appropriate grading documentation.
• Be available via email and phone throughout the week to answer student questions regarding online content.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Director of Nursing and/or program coordinator.

Physical Requirements

• F Stand or Sit
• F Walk
• F Talk/Hear
• F Use of Fingers/Hands
• F See
• R Stoop/Kneel/Crawl
• R Carry/Weight Lift
• R Climb
• R Exposure to Outside Environment
• R Exposure to Hazardous Materials

Position Requirements

• Shall possess a current, valid license to practice nursing as either a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse.
• (a.) Registered nurses, shall have a minimum of two years of experience in caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age.
• (b.) Licensed practical nurses, shall have a minimum of two years of experience in caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age obtained through employment in a long-term care facility.
• Current Train-the-Trainer STNA Instructor certification or willingness to successfully complete the twenty-eight hour course upon hiring and prior to instructing.
• Current BLS/CPR Provider completion card from the American Heart Association.
• Must be effective in teaching and knowledgeable in subject matter as documented by appropriate professional credential(s)/certifications(s), education, and experience in the designated content area.
• Previous teaching experience preferred (classroom or professional/corporate training); experience using Canvas and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.