Health Sciences Clinical Instructor Temporary Position

Position Summary

Instructor - Health Science Clinical (FT)

This position is Temporary with the potential to transition to Full-Time based on departmental needs, performance, and available funding. The intent is to assess workload requirements and position effectiveness before moving to a permanent full-time appointment.

Salary Schedule: Commensurate with education and experience according to Salary Schedule D1.

Scope of Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain nursing clinical objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Function in accordance with the philosophy, rules and regulations of the Health Science Nursing/Patient Care Technician Program, area hospitals, and clinical agencies.
• Meet with nursing course coordinator/Patient Care Technician coordinator prior to first clinical rotation for orientation.
• Prepare and maintain nursing clinical grades and clinical objectives.
• Teach nursing students in clinical areas related to specific theory content areas.
• Prepare students in the Patient Care Technician (PCT), Certified Nursing Assistant, EKG, and Phlebotomy courses for the clinical setting.
• Prepares and plans adequately for effective classroom, laboratory or clinical instruction, ensuring that the lesson plan and presentation strategies are well prepared, the learning environment is optimal, and the instructional materials are in proper working order.
• Performs/ supervises all aspects of lab instruction and maintenance.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of students’ attendance and students’ academic grades, health files, and progress.
• Following applicable requirements for Continuing Education Units
• Performs and/or supervises lab setup and takedown for instructional purposes.

• Administer and supervise test, assignments, and projects.
• Supervise and evaluate student performance throughout the program.
• Provide input into curriculum development, instructional methods, objectives, and philosophy.
• Enforcing all classroom management policies and processes, including attendance taking and program-related dress code.
• Develop and maintain a satisfactory relationship with area hospitals and agencies which provide clinical experiences for nursing students; communicating frequently with the Program Director(s) regarding clinical needs.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with students, faculty and staff of the nursing programs, the administration of the College and other units within the College.
• Participate in activities of professional organizations and meeting mandatory continuing education requirements to maintain a registered nurse license in the state of Alabama.
• ServeonCollegecommitteesandrepresentingnursingasrequestedbyProgram Director(s) and / or Administration.
• Work well with others and show respect to all college constituents.
• Complying with all federal, state, accreditation, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Health Science Director, Dean of Instruction, and President.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science Nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution.

• Current single state or multistate unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama (Must be verified).
• Experience as a registered nurse.

• Master's of Science Nursing Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• AnunderstandingofandacommitmenttothephilosophyandmissionoftheAlabamaCommunityCollegeSystem.
• Knowledgeable of educational strategies and subject matter in nursing
• Experience in area of the assigned clinical rotation.
• Applicants not having Alabama Train-the-Trainer course will still be considered; however, if hired, will be required to obtain certification upon hire.
• AnunderstandingofandacommitmenttothephilosophyandmissionoftheAlabamaCommunityCollegeSystem.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a professional manner.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. WCCS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. WCCS reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Applications must be completed online using our online process. Human Resources’ contact information is as follows:

Human Resources Department

Wallace Community College Selma

3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway

P. O. Box 2530

Selma, AL 36702-2530

Phone: (334) 876-9319, 876-9338

Fax: (334) 876-9334

Website: www.wccs.edu

A complete application package consists of:

• WCCS application,
• A resume,
• A copy of transcript(s) verifying required degree. Please print name as listed on transcript, if different from last name listed on application.
• Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Required Qualifications” section. Verification should be printed on company letterhead and must include dates of employment, position title(s), and duties performed. A work verification from either your current or previous employer must be provided. Remember that the work experience verification completion is your responsibility.

Please Note: If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate, complete application. In the event the position is reposted, a new application packet must be submitted.

Application Deadline

All application information must be received by 12:00 P.M. on the closing date. Final applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A complete application package is the responsibility of the applicant.

Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

WCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is enrolled in E-Verify.