Term Instructor​/Assistant Professor of Certified Nurse Aide

The School of Allied Health in the College of Health at the University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking two (2) full-time, Term Instructors or Assistant Professors to teach Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) courses. Applicants must be a licensed registered nurse with relevant long-term care experience and prior experience in CNA education.

The Certified Nurse Aide program prepares students to sit for the Alaska Certified Nurse Aide examination in 16 weeks. Students who complete will, once certified, have the knowledge and skills for entry into high demand careers in the healthcare industry. Offering the CNA course allows us to make an important contribution to the College of Health's mission to advance the health and wellbeing of people and communities.

• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience in a certified nurse aide program.
• Prior teaching experience, with a commitment to student-centered learning, student engagement, and teaching excellence.
• Experience leading or working in a diverse workforce in a multi-cultural setting.
• Knowledge of current AK Certified Nurse Aide scope of practice.
• Experience in student evaluation and outcomes assessment.
• Commitment to and ability to work effectively within the scope of the College of Health mission and to work with a diverse student and staff population.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Currency in contemporary nursing/nursing aide practice.
• Knowledge of contemporary curricular content for the education of the Certified Nurse Aide.

Successful citizen partnership skills and experience maintaining partnerships with private and public agencies and organizations, including advisory boards. Familiarity with Certified Nurse Aide training considerations and needs in Alaska.

Associate’s degree and licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Location:

University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. The position is a full-time, 9-month, term-funded faculty appointment, including a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. Salary will be based on academic preparation and experience.

Benefits include: retirement options;
Faculty Time Off; 12 paid holidays per year; tuition waivers for employees and family members; affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage; and representation under a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The posting may close once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, so early submission is encouraged. Further applications may not be reviewed once a viable pool is identified.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Marsha Bailey, Search Committee Chair, at mabailey
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.