Job description

Are you passionate about your nursing career, believe in the value of education, and the importance of life-long learning? Do you want to contribute to the academic success of the next generation of nurses? If you are excited about making a difference by reaching our bright and engaged students through teaching, service, and scholarship, you may be a perfect addition to our team!

Chattanooga College has an immediate opportunity at our Brainerd campus for a Full-Time Faculty instructor to teach students in the LPN program. There are multiple positions including didactic and clinical instruction. We are looking for applicants with flexible availability between day, afternoon, and evening classes. The primary responsibility of faculty is to create a learning environment that is engaging, inspiring, and supports students in achieving their highest academic potential.

What Sets Chattanooga College Apart?

At Chattanooga College University our mission is to provide career-oriented degree programs to prepare a diverse and geographically distributed student population for career and development opportunities. Join a supportive team of faculty and staff who demonstrate the core values for our students and our communities. Use your real-world experience to prepare students for the rigors of a new career. Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff on continuous ways to foster our mission to help students succeed.

Job Title-Full-Time Faculty
Job Class-Instructional Faculty
Department-Practical Nursing
Reports to-Director of Nursing
Purpose of Position:
The faculty member will be responsible for didactic instruction, curriculum, and student educational experience. The faculty member will provide didactic instruction, assist with curricula development and revising, student support, and overseer of didactic instructors.
Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach a minimum of 12 courses per year a. Faculty may teach the same course more than once a year to count towards the requirement of teaching courses

2. Attend PAC and annual Chattanooga College meetings a. PAC meetings are held twice a year (Spring/Fall) b. Annual Chattanooga College meeting (Spring)

3. Assist with developing & revising the curriculum a. Annual program assessment & program reviews NCLEX pass rate follow up with graduates until NCLEX is taken

Retention
4. Student support-provides student assistance
5. Classrooms-ensures supplies needed for the classroom are available
6. Assist with onboarding of new adjunct
7. Overseer of didactic instructors

Qualifications:
1. Maintain an active unrestrictive RN license (must be able to practice in TN)
2. Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
3. Maintain current BLS
4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required Master's degree preferred

In developing this job posting care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case- by-case basis.

Chattanooga College is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Nursing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chattanooga, TN 37411 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN 37411: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person