Position:  Adjunct CNA Instructor

Locations –Online Instruction + Face to Face Skills Classes at the Fargo Campus

Type of Appointment – Adjunct position to teach between one to four classes per year. 

CNA Schedule:  Classes are scheduled for 15-20 hours per week. Classes are either night classes (5pm-10pm) or day classes (9am-2pm). Classes meet 3-4 times per week. The entire class takes 4-5 weeks. Eight to 10 classes per year are planned.

Job Summary: Primary instructional responsibilities include using the established CNA curriculum. Approximately 80% of class time is synchronous online instruction and 20% of class time is face to face at the Fargo campus. Use learning management (Blackboard) and meeting (Zoom) software for online instruction. Utilize effective teaching-learning tools, manage students online and in the CNA lab/clinical areas, evaluate students, and record course progress with the goal of having students successfully earn CNA class certificate and pass ND CNA certification. Adjunct instructors will work as a team to provide CNA courses year-round.

• Hold an unencumbered current ND RN license
• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• 2yrs. minimum experience as RN with 1 yr. RN experience in a long-term care setting
• Experience working with diverse students and/or patients.
• Actively foster and maintain a climate that is supportive of students and respects differences.
• Clinical requirements: The full list of requirements is in the job description. It includes current immunizations, yearly influenza and TB tests, CPR, and any additional immunization specific to clinical facility.

• Experience with distance education delivery and methods
• Teaching experience preferred
• Baccalaureate nursing program preferred.

Background Check: NDSCS requires a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to official offer of the position.

SCREENING BEGINS:  Immediately - ongoing until filled.

 Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the qualifications and responsibilities listed because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Only applicants who appear best qualified based on this review will be invited for a personal interview. The submission of all required materials by the screening date is the responsibility of the applicant. Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.  Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

 Interested candidates must submit an NDSCS employment application, cover letter and resume.  Application and qualification questionnaire located at:     https://www.ndscs.edu/join-our-team