PART-TIME LECTURER, BASIC NURSING ASSISTANT (BNA)
PROGRAM
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE
Inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Kennedy-King College is seeking a passionate and dedicated
Part-Time Lecturer to join our Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA)
Program. If you are committed to student success, excellence in
healthcare education, and making a meaningful impact in your
community, we encourage you to apply. As a BNA Lecturer, you will
play a vital role in preparing students for rewarding careers in
healthcare by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and
confidence needed to provide compassionate patient care and
successfully complete the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam for
certification.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality instruction in the
Basic Nursing Assistant Program, creating a supportive and engaging
learning environment that fosters critical thinking, clinical
competency, and professional growth. The ideal candidate is an
experienced educator and healthcare professional who demonstrates
innovative teaching practices, embraces student-centered learning,
and is committed to helping diverse learners succeed. At
Kennedy-King College, we believe education has the power to
transform lives, strengthen communities, and create pathways to
economic mobility. Our inclusive and culturally diverse learning
environment empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their
academic, personal, and professional goals. Kennedy-King College is
recognized for its commitment to student success, workforce
development, and community engagement, providing accessible
pathways to education and career advancement for Chicago
residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Provides instruction through classroom theory/lecture,
laboratory demonstration and skills practices, and supervised
clinical sessions at a designated health care facility such as a
nursing home or long-term care facility.
Provides students with course syllabus including course
outline, grading standards, attendance policies, and classroom
behavioral expectations.
Prepares lessons to teach and facilitate student learning to
develop basic nursing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills
using appropriate methods of instruction.
Maintains student attendance and grading records in compliance
with CCC policy and guidelines.
Constructs exams and assignments to evaluate student learning.
Evaluates student progress and provides students with timely
feedback.
Responsible for student evaluation and timely and accurate
submission of grades and paperwork related to instruction
Maintains a purposeful, orderly, safe, and healthy classroom
environment.
Consults with program coordinator to resolve issues
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate Degree and the completion of the BNA Instructor
Train-the-Trainer course required.
- Bachelor in Nursing or higher, completion of BNA Instructor
Train-the-Trainer course preferred .
- Must have valid Registered Professional Nursing Illinois
license.
- Two years of experience as a registered nurse (RN).
- Must have experience as a RN in at least one of the following
areas: 1. teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program;
or 2. providing nursing care, including personal care and
activities of daily living, to older adults or chronically ill
adults.
- IDPH approved Illinois Evaluator Certification and ability to
complete a Department-sponsored Approved Evaluator Workshop
refresher course every five years
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS healthcare
provider CPR certification preferred.
- Experience with technologies used for Instruction such as
Blackboard or D2L.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to
communicate with diverse group of staff and students, required
- Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is
desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the
community college
FOR CONSIDERATION: All interested candidates, including current
CCC employees, must submit the following documents for
review:
- Letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial
transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be
provided at time of interview)
Rate of pay for this position is $40/hour.
Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of
Chicago!