Adjunct Instructor- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

About the role

Weatherford College maintains a continuous recruitment pool for adjunct instructors. Qualified applicants are added to a pool from which the department draws as needed for teaching assignments throughout the academic year. When a need arises, the hiring manager reviews the pool and contacts candidates whose qualifications match the opening.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the assigned discipline.
• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to college policies and procedures.
• Maintain good rapport with students.
• Provide flexibility to teach day, evening, and/or weekend classes.
• Ensure students are prepared for the Prometrics certification exam.
• Provide hands‑on training in clinical lab skills covering each required Prometrics skill.
• Administer and grade student assignments and exams.
• Complete required NATCEP documentation.
• Provide necessary reporting to the college.
• Carefully monitor and provide immediate feedback to students during clinicals.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings and complete any required training.
• Assess courses at departmental and institutional levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current LVN or RN license in Texas.
• Minimum of one year experience providing long‑term care services in a nursing facility.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience overall.
• Completion of a course focused on teaching adult students, or experience teaching adults or supervising nurse aides.
• At least one year of work experience in a skilled nursing facility (as part of the five‑year field experience).
• Meet SACSCOC credential standards for faculty teaching workforce certificate or degree programs (appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline).
• Submit transcripts, certificates, and/or license with the application.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Preferred: Five or more years of overall nursing experience.
• Preferred: Experience teaching adults or supervising nurse aides.
• Education/experience combinations that satisfy SACSCOC standards: Associate degree + 2‑5 years relevant work experience; Bachelor’s degree + 6‑10 years work experience or credential; Master’s degree + 11‑15 years work experience or credential; Doctorate degree + 16+ years work experience or credential.

Skills

• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual‑credit formats.
• Ability to provide instruction that achieves course goals and objectives.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Effective communication with students, college personnel, administration, peers, and public groups.
• Commitment to treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice, without discrimination.
• Exercise of highest professional and ethical standards in use of college time and resources.
• Observance of stated college policies and procedures.

Schedule

Hours vary according to course need and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction.