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Big Bend Community College (BBCC) is seeking qualified candidates for a Nursing Assistant Instructor.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­  BBCC is a small rural community college located in the sunny, central part of Washington State, and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.  Big Bend Community College serves over 5,000 students annually, with an annualized FTE of approximately 2,100, in a 4,600-square-mile service district including 15 communities in Grant and Adams Counties and the Odessa School District in Lincoln County with on-site, online instruction, and interactive classrooms. 

Big Bend Community College strives for excellence in teaching and learning.  We are a student-centered and innovative college that is committed to fostering a community that supports and recognizes the value of diversity; 41% of our student-body is Hispanic.  We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).  Our student body consists of 83% first-generation college students and 71% of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

This position is responsible to instruct Nursing Assistant students in the classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical settings according to state standards to prepare students for certification as a nursing assistant and Washington State licensure. 

Our college seeks candidates who have a deep commitment to and understanding of the rewards and challenges of working with students. We particularly welcome those who will be active participants in our small but thriving college community.

Our Associate Faculty receive quarterly contracts.  Payment is based upon $675.91/per lecture credit.  

 

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Prepare and teach state mandated curriculum for Nursing Assistants.
• Set up and teach mandated patient care skills in the skills laboratory environment.
• Schedule and supervise clinical experiences.
• Maintain current student files.
• Assist students to prepare and register for certification examinations and state licensure.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and be a contributing member of the campus community.
• Maintain positive and effective communications with the healthcare education team, students, faculty, administration, and staff.

At the time of application, candidates must possess the following:

• A current unencumbered professional license as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington State.
• A minimum of one year of experience within the past three years in caring for the elderly, the chronically ill of any age, or both.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.  
• Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred.  

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter, addressing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications for this position.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. A statement outlining how your background, education, and/or professional experience demonstrates your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and how these have prepared you to contribute to our campus community (max. 1 page).*  
5. Copies of any college transcripts (unofficial) and applicable certificates.*
6. Copies of current licensure.*