Nursing Assistant adjunct Instructor

FLETCHER TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Nursing Assistant Adjunct Instructor

An adjunct position. Duties include teaching; course development; office hours; participation in campus activities;

curriculum development; and committee assignments.

• Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission and values

of the College.

• Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and evaluation records in an acceptable grade book format and file the

grades (photocopies/print-outs) with the registrar at the end of each semester; adhere to all time lines established

by the College, particularly with respect to the submission of grade rosters, reporting non-attendance of students,

referring students for counseling, withdrawing students from classes for excessive absences, and responding to

records inquiries and other communications about students in a timely manner.

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• Create a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.
• Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semester. Be punctual in class

attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period. Make appropriate arrangements for necessary

absences according to College policies.

• Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness, particularly with respect to teaching

and student learning.

• Make adequate preparation for the instructional process; incorporate strategies, and a variety of evaluation

methods to accommodate students with varying learning styles and to ensure that course content is presented in

a professional manner, with adequate opportunity for students to engage in dialogue about course content.

• Collaborate with colleagues when necessary regarding instruction and in the selection of library resources,

software, and textbooks and in the development of master course syllabi.

• Develop and distribute within the first week of the semester course syllabi which describe in detail the

requirements of the course, attendance policy, assessment strategies, grading system, classroom policies, and

other information as appropriate.

• Develop and administer periodic tests, assignments, and informal classroom assessment (formative and

summative) to monitor students' performances, to monitor instructional effectiveness, and administer final

examinations during the scheduled exam periods.

• Develop and update a mechanism for collecting data that aid in the assessment of program outcomes.
• Monitor the enrollment of students in classes by directing students who are not officially enrolled to the

appropriate office to correct enrollment problems and by restricting attendance to students who are officially

enrolled.

• Instruct students in the safe and proper use of equipment and supplies and in procedures for proper

housekeeping and storage of materials.

• Maximize the use of advanced technology, including the use of computers and related strategies, in the

classroom or available learning centers as appropriate.

• Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, College harassment

policies, and/or other legal requirements.

• Obey and enforce College policies that prohibit the use of food in the classroom, smoking within college buildings,

drugs and firearms on campus, and the destruction and misuse of all college property.

• Participate in training sessions that familiarize the faculty member with instructional strategies, the institutional

policies, databases, information systems, and software.

• Assist students with information about job opportunities in the discipline or program, with certification or licensure

information.

• Serve as a resource to students in the pursuit of employment or advanced educational opportunities, such as

completing recommendations, and assist students in their pursuit of meaningful educational goals by staying

informed and offering reliable, accurate information about programs and opportunities the College offers.

• Attend meetings for the purpose of fulfilling assigned duties, participating in activities, sharing ideas and

information, and working toward common department and College goals.

• Be receptive to requests from colleagues, students, and administrators to serve in a voluntary capacity in such

situations as coverage of a colleague's class on an emergency basis, application of expertise in tasks that serve

the college, speaking engagements, college or program specific recruitment activities, serving as advisor to a

student organization, developing new organizations, assisting in or supporting student activities, assisting at local

conferences, or participating in fund-raising activities.

• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilize appropriate channels of

communication within the College community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.

• Be adaptable to schedule/load adjustments based upon enrollment and accountable for a forty-hour workweek,

including instructional responsibilities, planning, meetings, etc.

• Represent the college in manner, appearance, and behavior that promote a positive image of the college within

the community.

Qualifications: Registered or Practical nurse with current, unencumbered license; Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the

provision of long term care facility services; and one of the following: VTIE, CTTIE, “train the trainer,” or master’s degree

or above in Nursing or Education. Computer knowledge; student-centered attitude; and must be well organized.

Reports To: Dean of Nursing and Allied Health

About Us (Click here to learn about Fletcher)

The Schriever, Houma, Thibodaux community is famous for its Cajun food and music, charter boat fishing, swamps, and

dance halls. Also, it is well known for its birding trails, an exotic wildlife park, museums, Mardi Gras celebrations, medical

facilities and more. The area is designated a retirement community and offers diversity and a rich culture. Residents take

pride in their properties and that curb appeal adds to the richness of the community.

Fletcher Technical Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil

Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this

Educational Agency upholds the following policy: Fletcher Technical Community College campuses assure equal

opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion,

qualified disability, marital status, veteran’s status, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation in its hiring or employment

practices or in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any

aspect of its operations. Each campus welcomes handicapped individuals and has made buildings accessible to them.

Faculty and staff demonstrate success in working with diverse populations and demonstrate experience in a variety of

teaching methods.

Title IX Coordinator:
(985)448-5904

1407 Highway 311

Schriever, LA 70395

Campuses are located in Schriever, Houma and Thibodaux, 1 hour southwest of New Orleans.

Qualified applicants should submit Resume, Employment Application, and Transcript(s) to:

hr@fletcher.edu

or

Fletcher Technical Community College

Human Resources

1407 Highway 311

Schriever, LA 70395

Application Instructions can also be located at www.fletcher.edu under Employment.