Allied Health Instructor

Position Title: Allied Health Instructor

Reports To: Director of Nursing and Allied Health

Required Qualifications:

- Associates Degree

AND

- CNA

     - Current KS RN License in good standing

     - 2 years full-time licensed nursing experience (LPN/RN) including one of the following

          - At least 1,750 hrs. in a setting which demonstrates long-term care

          OR

          - Complete at lest 7 hours professional continuing education in Person Centered 

            Care for the Adult Home Care Home

     - Meet at least one of the following requirements:

          - Experience supervising nurse aids OR

         - Experience teaching adults or complete a course in teaching adults OR

         - Complete a professional continuing education course in supervision or adult

            Education

- CMA

     - Current KS RN License, minimum or 2 years and in good standing

     - 2 years minimum full-time clinical experience as an RN

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelors Degree

- 1 year teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: To provide instruction and clinical supervision to students in the Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medication Aide and other related courses in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Participate in department and committee assignments, recruiting, and other academic, institutional and community support activities. Provide input to the Director of Nursing and Allied Health and Vice President of Instruction relative to new course development and program redesign. Prepare students to succeed in related employment.

Essential Job Functions:

         Teach an appropriate load as required by the negotiated agreement

         Maintain current knowledge, changes and technology in the field

         Identify, create, evaluate, modify, and implement outcomes, curricula, and assessments

         Prepare and distribute a learning syllabus for each course

         Deliver the approved course of study as outlined in the syllabus, maintain a student-oriented approach to education

         Provide individual and group instruction

         Identify, evaluate, implement and modify instructional materials, technologies, methods and textbooks based on student and industry assessments and feedback

         Evaluate student learning and teaching effectiveness through written, oral, practical and/or performance testing, ensuring that what it taught is evaluated

         Provide support and guidance to students with an aim toward retention and job placement.  Responsibilities may include advising; counseling students regarding career options, appropriate referrals, graduation requirements, and placement activities

         Develop and maintain an environment conducive to high student learning

         Verify and maintain records of student attendance, performance and provide frequent feedback to students regarding individual progress

         Conduct assessment of student performance, maintain accurate records as requested, and submit grades in a timely manner

         Establish and maintain appropriate and adequate office hours

         Develop and maintain active partnerships with business/industry to establish good public relations and become aware of employment opportunities, changes, processes, and job skills.  This may be accomplished through advisory committees, industry visits/contacts/tours, and professional organizations

         Organize, communicate and meet with Advisory Council

         Promote the program and assist with student recruitment

         Assist in program assessment, accreditation, program review processes and activities to maintain program viability and effectiveness

         Work closely with other faculty, administration and staff; attend meetings, serve on committees

         Participate in professional growth activities, certification training, and pursuing additional education required for this position

         Support the vision, mission and policies of Salina Area Technical College

         Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

         Occasional physical exertion to manually lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects or materials less than 50 pounds

         Generally, involves 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing, however some days may require much more walking and standing

         Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching

         Requires acute hearing and speaking skills

         Requires fine dexterity to type, enter data, and provide written communications

         Use of standard office equipment including computes and general office equipment

         Work is performed in a busy and noisy environment

         Requires prolonged sitting and standing

         Requires traveling to various sites

         May require evening and weekend work

Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification: Faculty

Full-time or Part-Time: Full-time

Schedule: M F, 40 hours times according to the Negotiated Agreement, on campus and local high schools

Pay Rate: To commensurate with education and experience

State Date: August 2025

Application Process

To be considered for this position you must complete the following

- Submit an online application

     - https://www.salinatech.edu

     - Then Human Resources, Employment Opportunities

- Must include

     - Application

     - Letter of Interest (Cover Letter)

     - Resume

     - Three Professional References

     - Unofficial Academic Transcripts

If hired, official academic transcripts must be submitted to the Director of HR

Timeline:

Open until filled

Additional Requirements

- Applicant will be required to pass drug screen and background check

- Provide proof of the following health records

     -Hepatitis B series (3 doses) or proof of immunity titer

     - MMR (2 doses) of proof of immunity by titer

     - Documentation of tetanus vaccine within the last 10 years

- Submit proof of negative TB screening

This job description may be changed at any time and does no constitute a contract or agreement

Salina Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you have any questions regarding employment opportunities, including questions about this job. Please contact Taylor Lang, Director of Human Resources at taylor.lang@salinatech.edu or 785-309-3160

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