Adjunct - Nurse Aide Instructor

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES

Position Duties

• Effectively teach assigned courses Serve as a professional role model Assist students in achieving course objectives Set up and take down classroom materials and equipment as needed. Provide discipline in the classroom as needed. Prepare lessons and presentations for continuing education and credit classes. Maintain necessary required records. Assist in promotion and support of the program including recruitment activities. Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of communications within the program, the College and community. Establish a means of being accessible to meet individual student needs. Provide grade reports and feedback to the students in a timely manner. Perform other related work duties as assigned PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Demonstrates professional role modeling for students, professional appearance and positive attitude. Maintains familiarity with policies and protocols of the program, college and clinical agencies. Be knowledgeable concerning the latest trends and issues in Nurse Aide/Vocational Health education. Provides student instruction for the full required hours, utilizing instructional time effectively. Assumes responsibility, is prompt and dependable in attendance, and effectively applies problem-solving skills. Assists students in identifying strengths/areas for improvement. Acts as a facilitator of learning' discusses, questions, and directs student learning. Expresses high expectations of student performance concurrent with course objectives. Prepares instruction to coincide with curriculum content and student learning needs. Explains expectations to students; supervises and documents performance; keeps students informed of their progress. Provides immediate feedback to students regarding performance. Maintains confidentiality with patients, students, agency, and college. Represents the college/program in a positive manner. Establishes rapport with agency personnel and colleagues. Maintains communication with course instructors, clinical facilities, and the Instructor/Coordinator. Welcomes, values, and nurtures people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
• Effectively teach assigned courses
• Serve as a professional role model
• Assist students in achieving course objectives
• Set up and take down classroom materials and equipment as needed.
• Provide discipline in the classroom as needed.
• Prepare lessons and presentations for continuing education and credit classes.
• Maintain necessary required records.
• Assist in promotion and support of the program including recruitment activities.
• Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of communications within the program, the College and community.
• Establish a means of being accessible to meet individual student needs.
• Provide grade reports and feedback to the students in a timely manner.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Position involves sitting, standing and/or walking most of the time in a classroom/laboratory/clinic setting. Constant (67-100%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting, dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and viewing various types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying, and perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching. Exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally (10-33%). Will travel to other on-campus facilities, off-campus facilities and agencies to teach, attend meetings, etc.

Other Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with an Iowa license, have worked for two full-time years as an RN. Must be able to demonstrate all technical skills required of students. May potentially be subject to bio-hazardous chemicals; moveable mechanical parts; and fumes, odors, dusts, and mists. EEO/AA STATEMENT: It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov . WHY KIRKWOOD: Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with an Iowa license, have worked for two full-time years as an RN.
• Must be able to demonstrate all technical skills required of students. May potentially be subject to bio-hazardous chemicals; moveable mechanical parts; and fumes, odors, dusts, and mists.
• It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov .