Nursing Assistant Program Lead Faculty

Are you a skilled RN ready to take the lead in nursing education? Arizona Western College is seeking a Nursing Assistant Program Lead Faculty to guide instruction, oversee clinical training, and support curriculum development across our Yuma, San Luis, and Parker campuses. This role includes hands‑on teaching and clinical oversight to ensure students are well‑prepared to earn state certification and thrive in patient care settings.

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• Teaches students as assigned, including at Parker campus; not to exceed 17.2 equivalent total hours per semester. Supervises all students who provide care to clients/patients in clinical areas consistent with AZBN requirements; is present in the classroom and/or lab during all skills assessments. Provides substitute instruction for didactic, lab, or clinical days when assigned staff are unavailable. Plans student learning experiences;
  
  accomplishes course goals and lesson objectives; enforces a grading policy meeting AZBN requirements.
• Responsible for managing faculty, clinical instructors, and program resources for all program sites. Maintains collegial rapport with clinical affiliates and fosters program growth through partnerships. Updates and maintains the Nursing Assistant curriculum for all campuses in accordance with AZBN recommendations and regulations. Ensures clinical assignments facilitate student learning outcomes. Assists in planning and coordinating program functions, including curriculum. Provides input in the appraisal of program, faculty, instructors, staff, and students and reports to the Director of Allied Health.
  
  Evaluates, manages, and/or maintains all student and cohort program records per AZBN rules, respecting confidentiality and college policies; assures students attain course objectives. Maintains current knowledge of AZBN program requirements and ensures programs at all sites maintain full AZBN compliance. Participates in community events. Manages all Nursing Assistant supplies and equipment for all campuses. Serves as Nursing Assistant coordinator of record for Arizona Board of Nursing.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science, or higher, degree in Nursing
• Three years of nursing experience with at least one year providing long‑term care facility services
• One year of experience as a registered nurse supervising nursing assistants in any patient care setting
• One year of managerial or supervisory experience preferred but not required; experience must be demonstrated on application materials

Faculty salary range is $82,000 - $86,000, commensurate with education and experience.

• AWC Campuses – 70% Yuma campus, 20% San Luis campus, 10% Parker campus
• Instruction assignment dependent upon departmental and/or institutional needs
• Course scheduling may include daytime, evenings, and/or weekends
• Exempt
• Benefits Eligible

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Tuition‑free classes for full‑time employees and dependents