Title: Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Hartsville

Department: Health Sciences Education

Campus Location: Hartsville

Job Summary

The part-time Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor is responsible for teaching and supervision of nursing students in on-campus classroom/lab and off-campus clinical settings; evaluating and advising students; maintaining records and completing reports; participating in the development of the program, and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Health Sciences Education Coordinator. Approximately 20 to 25 hours per week as scheduled in the morning hours as scheduled at Trousdale County High School.

Job Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
* Candidate must possess at least an Associate Degree in Nursing and hold a current Registered Nursing license in good standing with the State of Tennessee.
* Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience as an RN or Allied Health instructor within the last five (5) years.
* Evidence in instructional program management and supervision, teaching and curriculum building is desired.
* Evidence of proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
* Must have good organizational and planning skills.
* Must be willing to remain current in the nursing profession.
* Must have ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.
Have teaching and/or peer training experience.
Demonstrate expertise in the clinical skills required for healthcare associates.
Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of effective leadership, teaching and supervision.
Have the ability to maintain organized instruction and clinical experiences.
Be willing to stay current in the medical field.
Must possess good oral and written communication skills; must have good organizational and planning skills.
Be willing to learn and use individualized instructional techniques. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationship with students, faculty, staff and public.
Must have excellent professional ethics.