Associate Instructor - Licensed Practical Nursing; LPN

We have an opening for an Associate Instructor
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose
- We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

• We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.
• We care about the well‑being of each other.
• We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

Full‑time, 12‑month faculty employee contract – The normal workweek requires a five‑day workweek and a minimum of 37.5 hours per week at an approved campus work site for instruction, office hours, and community and college service.

Instructors are responsible for teaching students in our training programs in classroom, hands‑on lab settings, and clinical, ensuring that they gain the knowledge and skills required for entry‑level employment in their chosen field. Instructors are also responsible for sound educational practices and the academic development of each student. Instructors will manage their classroom environment and promote a positive and engaging learning experience, provide support, tutoring and other assistance as needed.

Instructors are expected to “model” the professional behaviors, language, and activities expected of our students.

• Models compassionate professionalism as an example to students.
• Recognizes that not everyone learns in the same way and seeks to tailor learning strategies rather than mandating more study.
• Integrates programs, activities, and initiatives to optimize the student experience.
• Provides a list of study strategies and introduces many possibilities for learning that go beyond the student’s current practices.
• Encourages students to select and try various study strategies.
• Monitors student progress to promote student success.
• Provides counseling resources as needed.

• Develops, adapts, and improves programs and services in response to changing environments and evolving institutional priorities.
• Provides educational opportunities in leadership, social responsibility, and global citizenship.
• Utilizes classroom and lab instruction, assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to deliver an engaging learning experience.
• Ensures each student has access to the material necessary to meet the learning objectives of each course.
• Ensures instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, adequately maintained, and in working order prior to class.

• Maintains a solid understanding of college goals and priorities as they relate to the student experience.
• Participates in faculty assessment and professional development activities to maintain an active and engaging classroom experience; maintains required certification and license.
• Actively participates in meetings, reviews and analyzes assessment data, compiles reports, and meets academic and administrative deadlines.
• Ensures campus compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory guidelines, along with internal college policies.

• Manages financial resources in accordance with college policies, values, and fiscal realities.

• Required Qualifications: Active, unencumbered registered nurse license in Tennessee;
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with three years of clinical experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and teaching experience.

• Computer proficiency with routine office software (MS Office Suite), email, internet, database/s, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Exceptional oral and written communication; organization and problem‑solving; planning; and interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Good communication skills with the ability to handle difficult situations constructively and resolve conflicts rationally.
• Ability to work with people of various viewpoints, cultural backgrounds, and skill levels.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and according to the salary guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Range: $55,983 - $67,181