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Practical Nursing, Technical Instructor (Evening)

  • WIT-Health Occupations
  • Technical Instructor

Position Title: Practical Nursing, Technical Instructor (Evening)

Department: WIT-Practical Nursing

Campus Location: Washburn Tech

The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by September 13, 2024.

Position Summary: Washburn Institute of Technology seeks applications for a Technical Instructor for the Licensed Practical Nursing Program to begin January 1, 2025. This is a 10-month, full-time position with benefits. This position will teach the evening program while also offering office hours. Monday through Thursday 1pm-9pm. The position will also work varying clinical hours, which may include an occasional weekend

Essential Functions:
• Participate in the development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum.
• Participate in developing standards for student admission, progression, and program completion.
• Develop course objectives and content and laboratory experiences and implement the course of study in cooperation with other faculty.
• Teach both theoretical and clinical learning experiences.
• Select and maintain appropriate materials, audiovisuals, and equipment to enhance student education.
• Direct, guide and evaluate student performance in the clinical and laboratory setting.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.
• Maintain student records about the program (i.e., certification testing and the assessment plan); administer tests.
• Evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, and assign grades. Share (as appropriate) information with the Student Services and Dean's offices, and use the University's Learning Management System to track grades as required.
• Evaluate each course taught and performance in teaching.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, retention, evaluation, advising and counseling of program students.
• Participate in college-wide staff development days and departmental meetings and fulfill committee assignments.
• Serve on campus-wide committees as needed; participate actively in departmental/program advisory board meetings.
• Foster a positive relationship with industry and the community.
• Submit budget and purchase recommendations.
• Act in a manner that promotes collegial relationships and shows respect toward students, staff, and colleagues.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies and other ceremonial events as pertain to the department.
• Actively participate in professional organizations and advisory committees. Attend healthcare and education seminars, conferences, and workshops.
• Stay abreast of innovations and developments in the professional field and take advantage of the University's instructional support programs.
• Adhere to college and University policies and perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing. (RNs without a BSN may be considered with approval from the Kansas State Board of Nursing if no BSN applicants are available.)
• Experience working in clinical sites which may include acute, ambulatory, and long-term care settings. Areas to be taught may include content across the life span from infancy through adulthood.
• Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software.
The selected candidate will have a demonstrated dedication to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from all backgrounds.
• Current Kansas licensure as a registered nurse in good standing with no disciplinary action pending. Licensure/certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters Degree in nursing.
• One year teaching experience at the post secondary level.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Inquires may be directed to Pam Masters, Assistant Dean, Health Occupations at pamela.masters@washburn.edu.

   
Background Check Required

Washburn University is committed to providing an environment for individuals to pursue educational and employment opportunities free from discrimination and/or harassment. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email benefits@washburn.edu or call 785-670-1538 at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.

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