Nursing Adjunct Faculty- CNA; Pool

Overview

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. MWCC embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and focuses on improving racial equity in its college community.

We encourage applicants who share our commitment to culturally relevant practices in an educational environment.

We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that MWCC and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.

Job Description:

Potential Adjunct Faculty. Applications for this position will be held in applicant pools; when a position opens up in any given discipline, the pool of applicants will be consulted to fill the position. Applicants will not be notified of their status unless contacted for an interview, which might occur soon after applying or as much as a year later. Adjunct Faculty postings are for potential part-time, non-benefited positions during the  academic years.

• Instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes; instructional preparation
• Assessment of student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely fashion
• Be available to students by appointment when mutually convenient
• Teach the approved CNA curriculum from Massachusetts DPH
• Work closely with PN faculty to develop and maintain academic pathways for students
• Teach courses at all instructional locations as assigned by the Dean of Nursing
• Participate in team-based theory preparation utilizing a wide variety of teaching methodologies, including informational technologies (Blackboard, ATI, and EHR) and active learning strategies
• In collaboration with the Primary CNA instructor, design well-developed content exams
• Collaborate on data collection and analysis for program and course student learning outcomes to guide curriculum development
• Work with the department and staff to meet departmental and student needs; contribute to recruitment and admissions and evaluate program progression and outcomes
• Create clinical learning activities and supervise/evaluate students in practice settings
• Ensure safe nursing care in clinical, laboratory, or community settings
• Develop college laboratory learning experiences, including simulations, to assess clinical skills and learning outcomes
• Participate in MBORN compliance/approval and ACEN accreditation processes as needed
• Participate in college governance and department committees per MCCC contract
• Maintain clinical specialization expertise and ongoing professional development
• Maintain faculty credentialing requirements and update faculty files annually (CORI/SORI, drug screening, license verification, liability and health requirements, BLS CPR, etc.)
• Additional duties as required by the college

Other duties as required.

POSSIBLE COURSES: NUR 117, and possible others by request of Dean

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience in a nursing home and/or long-term care facility
• Massachusetts LPN License in good standing at time of hire and throughout employment
• A minimum of two years of full-time nursing experience within the last five years
• Minimum of one year of experience in lesson planning, delivery, student evaluation, and remediation in a healthcare setting
• Completion of at least 24 continuing education hours in curriculum development and teaching adult learners
• Evidence of clinical competence in the area of assigned clinical instruction
• Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communication

Desired Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
• Massachusetts RN license in good standing at time of hire and throughout employment
• Prior experience working as a CNA
• Experience teaching first-generation and underserved students
• Experience with active and experiential teaching and learning
• Strong interpersonal skills

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to explain how their background and experience provide the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX and other applicable statutes. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be…