LPN Program Coordinator - Faculty/Instructor

Description

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of "Where Dreams Find Direction!" We are one of the nation's fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 10,000 students covering 7 campuses and Online learning sites. We are also one of nation's highest producers of licensed healthcare professionals offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

South College invites applications for the position of LPN Program Coordinator for the School of Nursing at the South College Knoxville Campus. The LPN Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Dean of Nursing and is responsible for supervising all aspects of the Certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program; including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, compliance, development, implementation, and general effectiveness, including instructor supervision. Also, the LPN Program Coordinator teaches in his/her assigned area, works with faculty to promote continuous improvement of the quality of instruction, is responsible for faculty training and development, and coordination and administration of the academic program for achievement of student outcomes.

The LPN program in Knoxville is an evening/night program. The LPN coordinator will need to have a working presence on the campus. Some evening hours will be expected and courses taught will also be during evening hours. Supervision of weekend clinicals may also be expected. This is a 40 hour week position.

Requirements

Candidates must evidence the following:

• Minimum of an earned Master of Science degree in Nursing

• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level

• Hold an unrestricted RN license to practice in TN or in one of the eNLC compact states.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with Tennessee Board of Nursing

• Proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning