"Technical Faculty – Patient Care Assisting/Nurse Aide"

Job Summary

Technical Faculty is responsible for implementing, revising, and evaluating the assigned program's curriculum according to state standards and the college's approved curriculum. This role involves efficiently utilizing all resources within the assigned curricular area and providing up-to-date skills and knowledge to meet student needs and industry demands. The faculty member's competence ensures that students achieve maximum technical, academic, and personal benefits from the teaching and learning process.

Major Duties

• Develop program and course outlines, goals, and objectives that meet individual needs, interests and at the same time meets the state standards;
• Develops appropriate course syllabi and lesson plans, and organizes daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques which can be accomplished within the allotted time;
• Evaluates students progress and performance, knowledge, and skill in attaining goals and objectives in subject/course being taught on a regular basis and provides timely feedback to students;
• Oversees and manages experiential learning components of the program area (i.e., live work, practicums, simulated environments, and internships courses) by updating and maintaining the required documentation and monitoring and supervising students;
• Coordinates course needs for adjunct instructors;
• Maintains a record of student attendance;
• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests;
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and staff development;
• Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate;
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports as required by law and administrative regulations;
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area;
• Plans and implements a lab management and safety plan;
• Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students;
• Understands and adheres to the components of the annual faculty evaluation instrument;
• Performs student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information regarding career choices, career preparations, job opportunities, and other needed occupational information;
• Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts;
• Willingness to recruit and encourage students of underrepresented gender in nontraditional programs for their gender;
• Meets departmental and division deadlines for all required tasks.
• Understands and exhibits conduct which builds team, unit and institutional credibility.
• Recognizes and actively promotes the positive image of the college and its programs.
• Demonstrates innovation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Promotes excellence and advancement of student aspirations and potential.
• Supports and works toward institutional vision, mission and goals.
• Maintains contact with business community to keep abreast of technological changes, community needs, and assist in student placement;
• Demonstrates a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational co-workers, and other general public contacts.
• Adheres to and carries out State Board policies and procedures as well as procedures of the college;
• Faculty with responsibilities for student and campus activity beyond the classroom serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by The Clery Act, forward reports of crimes to the Campus Police Department, and participate in annual CSA training;
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and staff development;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory
• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
• Knowledge of academic course standards
• Knowledge of the colleges academic programs
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
• Skill to make timely decisions
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in the teaching discipline, OR an Associates degree from an accredited college or university and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline
• Required Active License/Certification: RN, CPR, and GA Nurse Aide Program Train the Trainer (must be obtained within six months of hire date)
• Three years relevant work experience within the past seven years

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience
• One year work experience as a registered nurse in a long-term care facility

Compensation and Benefits

Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Eligible for benefits.

Notices

For assistance/accommodations with the application/interview process, contact April Bentley, Human Resources Coordinator at abentley@southernregional.edu or 229-217-4255. All required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment. References will be checked. Post offer requirements following a conditional offer of employment to include a criminal history records check, a motor vehicle records check, and as applicable, pre-employment/random drug testing, credit history records check, fingerprinting records check, medical examination, psychological screening, and test for deception.