Adjunct VN Theory Instructor - Bakersfield

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing.
SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 58 years. Our everyday mission is to educate students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement. Careers Site: https://www.success.edu/careers-with-sec/ POSITION SUMMARY Plans, teaches, directs, and supervises all student learning experiences in the classroom, skills lab, and clinical areas, following the curriculum of the school as approved by the State Board of Vocational Nursing of California. This is a staff position directly responsible to the Director of Nursing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Teaches and implements the total curriculum, as assigned by, and under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing * Provides a professional role model for students. * Plans and provides the theoretical framework and skills laboratory experiences to meet the course learning outcomes. * Schedules office time for student review or consultation. * Evaluates student achievement of learning outcomes based on student evaluations and quiz/examination results. * Provides professional academic advising and support to students. * Prepares, administers, and grades, written and practical examinations during course of study. * Devises and implements written lesson plans. * Plans and assigns student activities in the classroom and/or clinical settings. * Provides a copy of all lesson plans to the Director of Nursing. * Discusses with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to learning experience. * Maintains accurate and current record keeping of grades, attendance and tardiness as defined by the accreditor, licensing bodies, corporate policy and the Vocational Nursing Program. * Assists in improving methods of instruction for adult learners. * Travel is required to scheduled location site * Prepare study guides for each course taught. * Maintains professional and encouraging relationships with staff and students. Collaborates with colleagues to provide the best possible learning environment for students.
Is instrumental in identifying individual and collective learning needs of assigned students, being cognizant of the physical, mental and emotional status of the learners. * Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with the Director of Nursing or his/her designee. * Is responsible to assist the student in developing an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the health care profession. * Assists in promoting efficient and economic use of equipment, materials, and supplies. * Participates in the selection and preparation of instructional materials. * Assists in the preparation for all accreditations related to the Practical Nursing Program. * Contributes to the development of new and better ways for performing job functions. * Develops and evaluates the curriculum and the educational practices of the program. * Performs all other duties as assigned. LAB INSTRUCTION: The instructor will oversee and facilitate laboratory sessions for students in the lab.
This role involves providing hands-on instruction, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and inquiry.