Nursing Assistant Instructor (full-time/1330 hours/year/LTE) @ Northwood Tech New Richmond Campus

Northwood Technical College is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Nursing Assistant Instructor at the New Richmond Campus. This is a grant-funded, limited term employment (LTE) position with funding secured through September 30, 2027. Opportunities for continuation will be evaluated based on program needs, funding availability, and performance.

About the role

Nursing Assistant Instructors deliver high-quality instruction and support student success in the Nursing Assistant program, ensuring compliance with Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) regulations and applicable federal guidelines. Instructors teach in various learning environments, including face-to-face, online, web-conferencing, and hybrid classrooms, and are expected to continually improve learning opportunities and support collegewide initiatives.

This position is scheduled over three academic terms each year, with work hours determined by the Associate Dean to meet program and student needs. Flexibility in schedule is required for day, night, or weekend classes as needed. The role may include mentoring high school teachers, serving as a peer mentor to part-time faculty, and traveling to alternate locations for instruction.

Designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) to report criminal incidents to the Northwood Tech Safety Office (applies to instructor positions with club advising duties).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the program director to annually update curriculum, including Employability Essentials and technical content, to meet industry and regulatory standards.
• Plan for instruction, including syllabi development, learning plans, and assessment strategies.
• Deliver, assess, and adapt effective instruction that meets the needs of all students using a variety of instructional strategies.
• Promote a culture of student success, implement strategies to support learner persistence, and utilize available student support services.
• Conduct performance-based assessments, employ formative and summative assessment strategies, and use results to improve instruction.
• Demonstrate professional behaviors to support teaching and learning and manage the learning environment effectively.
• Review and modify DHS curriculum, prepare syllabi, and use a quality review process to validate curriculum.
• Analyze data from teaching and learning experiences and use it to inform decision-making.
• Create and maintain an inclusive learning environment that addresses barriers and provides reasonable accommodations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• Minimum of two years (4,000 hours) of occupational nursing experience, with at least one year (2,000 hours) within 5 years of appointment.
• Occupational nursing experience must include one year as a nurse in long-term care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
• Certificate of Completion of a Nursing Assistant Train-the-Trainer course (or completion prior to hire).
• College receipt of approval by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to serve as a nursing assistant instructor prior to hire.
• Ability to obtain a driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Teaching experience.

Skills

• Ability to foster learner success and assess learner achievement.
• Proficiency in a variety of instructional strategies and learning environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to Northwood Tech’s values: Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence, Community, Support, Integrity, and Respect.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Wisconsin Retirement System.
• 403(b) / 457(b) retirement savings plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid leave (through 8/31/2026).

Pay

FY27 Salary - Faculty Grade A: $65,790 per year.