Part- time CNA Nursing Instructor

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year.

Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

The Nursing Department invites applications to teach in OCC's CNA workforce program.

Major responsibilities include:

• Teaching clinical instruction and evaluation.
• Lab instruction and evaluation.
• Student mentoring and ensuring strengthening of knowledge, skills and competencies.

The successful candidate will:

• Use appropriate technology to deliver and enhance learning.
• Be innovative in the presentation of hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes.
• Assess learning outcomes and provide timely feedback.
• Be responsive to student questions and available for student support.
• Demonstrate insight and encouragement in working with diverse student populations, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
• Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College, including timely submission of grades and other required materials.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Workforce position (CNA):

• Current NYS RN registration and CPR certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.

Additional Information:

Rate of pay is $45.00/hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. This position will begin in March, 2025.

Application Instructions:

Please attach cover letter, resume, and attachment that will verify at least one of the following:

• Certification to teach Nurse Aide or Practical Nursing.
• One year of experience teaching nurse aides in a residential health care facility.
• One year of experience teaching nursing or nursing-related programs to adults in an academic setting approved by the Commissioner of Education.
• Completion of the State approved professionally recognized course in teaching adult learners.
• Documentation that verifies one year of experience caring for the elderly and/or chronically ill.

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