Foundations Of Healthcare (Cna/Cma/Hha) Technical Instructor

Position Title: Foundations of Healthcare (CNA/CMA/HHA) Technical Instructor

Department: WIT-Health Care Technology

Advertised Pay: Starting at $55,400

Campus Location: Washburn Tech

The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by April 1, 2024

Position Summary: Washburn University Institute of Technology seeks applications for a Health Occupations Technical Instructor. This is a 10-month, full-time position with benefits. The position starts on August 1, 2024.

Essential Functions:

The Technical Instructor position consists of four essential functions: teaching, service, collegiality, and professional development:

• Develop a curriculum according to course competencies on each course syllabus.

• Develop assignments for the classroom and the lab.

• Enforce policies for safety and use of personal protective equipment for all individuals in the lab environment.

• Maintain student records about the program (i.e. testing and the assessment plan).

• Evaluate students' work, administer tests, provide feedback to students, and assign grades.

• Share (as appropriate) student information with student services and the dean's office.

• Use the university's learning management system to track grades as required.

• Evaluate each course one teaches and assess personal performance in teaching.

• Participate in college-wide staff development days, departmental meetings, and fulfill committee assignments.

• Serve on campus-wide committees as needed; participate actively in departmental/program advisory board meetings.

• Foster a positive relationship with industry and the community.

• Submit budgeting and purchase recommendations.

• Act in a manner that promotes collegial relationships and shows respect for students, staff, and colleagues.

• Participate in graduation ceremonies and/or other ceremonial events as pertains to the department.

• Maintain and/or advance training in industry-recognized certifications.

• Seek opportunities for professional development and/or advancement of educational degrees.

• Stay abreast of innovations and developments in the professional field and take advantage of instructional support programs offered by the University.

• Adhere to college and University policies and perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Two years of verifiable full-time experience in clinical practice in the medical field.

• Nursing degree with long-term care experience.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, and healthcare occupations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

• Approved or ability to be an approved CNA, CMA or HHA instructor number from KDADS.

Full time Exempt

Background Check and Drug Screen Required

Washburn is an EOE and is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching-focused academic and work environment. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn's efforts to create a campus climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education.

Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email benefits@washburn.edu or call 785-670-1538 at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.