Job Description

Posting number: 08788

Department: SNEAD-201140-Health Sciences

Job classification: Nursing Instructor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Nursing

Summary

The Nursing Instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The Nursing Instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any College campus as assigned. As a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, remediation instruction, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations. Organize, instruct, and/or supervise student clinical placement and laboratory courses.

Examples of duties

• Organize, instruct, and supervise Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide, LPN, and the Registered Nursing students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings as assigned.
• Organize, instruct, and supervise a remediation program for all levels of nursing students.
• Assist in the preparation/selection of departmental course syllabi, goals, textbooks/materials, grade distributions, and other departmental projects.
• Assist in the development, evaluation, and revision of the College’s nursing curriculum to ensure maximum student competency.
• Assist in writing extensive documentation of compliance with State Board of Nursing, Alabama Community College System, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and other administrative regulations as assigned.
• Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education.
• Travel to local high schools or other educational sites to teach classes as needed.
• Foster a customer service environment for fellow employees, students, and visitors. Be an Ambassador for the College. Support the college’s initiative to maximize retention of current students and enable students to finish their collegiate goals.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the ACCS Chancellor’s Office, and the College.
• Participate in College functions (Award and Honor events, Alumni Homecoming, Commencement, etc.).
• Assume other work related responsibilities as assigned by the appropriately assigned College administrator.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective stress and time management skills
• Facilitate conflict resolution successfully
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds

Qualifications

Anticipated Start date January 2027

A Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally-accredited institution from a regionally-accredited institution, earned by December 2026, is required. Clinical work as a registered nurse is required. Teaching experience at the LPN or ADN level is preferred. A current unencumbered Alabama RN license or Multi-State license is required. Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required.

Supplemental information

Anticipated Start date January 2027

Based on Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Local Salary Schedule

D1 - 9 month.

A complete application packet consists of:

1. A completed SSCC employment application
2. Current resume
3. Transcripts verifying required degree/certification (unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts from all colleges must be on file prior to employment). Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date. If you have problems completing your application or need assistance, please contact Human Resources Department at Snead State email HR@Snead.edu (Amy Simmons 256-571-0607 or Amanda Gunnels 256-840-4113).

Please Note: all application materials must be scanned. It is recommended that you have scanned copies of your resume, transcripts, and any other documents ready when you begin the on-line application process. Application materials may not be faxed or emailed. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Our Community College is also an Equal Opportunity Educator. It is the policy of this College that no student or other person because of age or race/color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or the like shall be excluded or limited from participation in or be denied the benefits of any college program or activity. Snead State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Snead State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.