Job Description

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Elizabethton is accepting applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Instructor in Practical Nursing with rotating campuses, Kingsport, Boones Creek, and Elizabethton. Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructors are responsible for teaching and supervision of nursing students in on-campus classroom/lab and off-campus clinical settings; evaluating and advising students; maintaining records and completing reports; participating in the development of the program, and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Director of Clinical Education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee; BSN preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the nursing field within the last five (5) years.
• Minimum three (3) years current clinical nursing experience.
• Teaching and/or supervisory experience preferred.
• Instructor must have sincere interest in teaching and nursing, enjoy working with people, and have the ability to deal tactfully with people.
• Instructor must have a high standard of personal and professional ethics and possess an understanding and appreciation of the role and scope of the school and program purpose.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred.

General Duties

The adjunct practical nursing instructor, under the direction of the Director of Clinical Education along with the PN faculty, shall be responsible for assisting in planning, developing, initiating, and teaching the approved instructional program for practical nursing students in both the classroom and clinical setting. In addition, the adjunct practical nursing instructor shall maintain appropriate program and student records for documentation and evaluation; provide individual evaluation of each student’s progress with counseling and appropriate recommendations when required; supervise students’ clinical experiences as scheduled; and maintain good public relations with clinical partners. The adjunct instructor will also assist with student placement and student follow-up; participate in recruitment of students; cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory committees; conduct visits to business and industry; and establish and maintain good public relations within the college’s service area. Some travel is required.

Salary: $30 per hour/Commensurate with Tennessee College of Applied Technology salary guidelines.

Working Conditions

• Use of computer
• Normal standing, sitting, and walking
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stoop, stand and work, with or without accommodation, to demonstrate and perform all work-based projects.
• Operating a motor vehicle to travel within the college service area and in other areas as needed.

Application & Resume Submission

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts, applicable certifications and an online application: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application Review

Review of complete applications will begin immediately.

Background Check Requirement

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant factors in accordance with institutional policy and applicable laws.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton

does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex,

disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and

regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and

activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination

policies: crystal.fink@tcatelizabethton.edu.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Immediate start,

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