Adjunct Instructor - Nursing Assistant

Adjunct Instructor – Nursing Assistant

Fox Valley Technical College – Appleton Main Campus

Hours per week: 8.75

Job Category:
Adjunct Faculty

Job Description

Summary:

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development of instructional strategies that promote student success.

• Learning Facilitation – Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Employ learning experiences that integrate multiple delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and online course delivery.
• Assessment – Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to course success and learning, and implement improvement strategies based on the evidence.
• Classroom Management – Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student engagement evaluation.
• Team Participation – Support the college by engaging with the department, as well as staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
• Business & Community Engagement – Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners. Proactively promote the College and our programs.
• Student Success & Support – Serve as an advocate for students and collaborate with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful.
• Professional Development – Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices and teaching through professional development activities, and current employment in the field. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.
• Curriculum Development – Develop curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on the level of required documentation.

• Associate degree or the degree/licensure level at which the adjunct instructor is teaching at a minimum (Bachelor's degree in nursing, health or fitness or related appropriate field preferred).
• Minimum of two years of occupational experience as a Registered Nurse with at least one year of employment in a long‑term care agency supervising nursing assistants required. At least one year of employment within five years prior to the date of hire. Five years of occupational experience is preferred.
• Work experience with a focus on assessment of clients in acute care, long‑term care, and community nursing is required.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Qualified per FVTC requirements at the time of, and throughout employment as an instructor.
• Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and/or other job‑specific licensing standards.

• Registered Nurse with active Wisconsin licensure required.
• Must be credentialed as Primary NA Instructor through an approved DHS approved program OR be willing to work with FVTC to obtain this credential.
• Clinical documentation requirements need to be met and maintained.
• Adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, and circumstances to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences.
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality education programs, including development of relevant curriculum.
• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Mobility:
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