Lecturer PT

PART-TIME LECTURER, BASIC NURSING ASSISTANT (BNA) PROGRAM
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Kennedy-King College is seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-Time Lecturer to join our Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) Program. If you are committed to student success, excellence in healthcare education, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply. As a BNA Lecturer, you will play a vital role in preparing students for rewarding careers in healthcare by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide compassionate patient care and successfully complete the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam for certification.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality instruction in the Basic Nursing Assistant Program, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that fosters critical thinking, clinical competency, and professional growth. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator and healthcare professional who demonstrates innovative teaching practices, embraces student-centered learning, and is committed to helping diverse learners succeed. At Kennedy-King College, we believe education has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities, and create pathways to economic mobility. Our inclusive and culturally diverse learning environment empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. Kennedy-King College is recognized for its commitment to student success, workforce development, and community engagement, providing accessible pathways to education and career advancement for Chicago residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides instruction through classroom theory/lecture, laboratory demonstration and skills practices, and supervised clinical sessions at a designated health care facility such as a nursing home or long-term care facility.
• Provides students with course syllabus including course outline, grading standards, attendance policies, and classroom behavioral expectations.
• Prepares lessons to teach and facilitate student learning to develop basic nursing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills using appropriate methods of instruction.
• Maintains student attendance and grading records in compliance with CCC policy and guidelines.
• Constructs exams and assignments to evaluate student learning. Evaluates student progress and provides students with timely feedback.
• Responsible for student evaluation and timely and accurate submission of grades and paperwork related to instruction
• Maintains a purposeful, orderly, safe, and healthy classroom environment.
• Consults with program coordinator to resolve issues
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree and the completion of the BNA Instructor Train-the-Trainer course required.
• Bachelor in Nursing or higher, completion of BNA Instructor Train-the-Trainer course preferred.
• Must have valid Registered Professional Nursing Illinois license.
• Two years of experience as a registered nurse (RN).
• Must have experience as a RN in at least one of the following areas: 1. teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program; or 2. providing nursing care, including personal care and activities of daily living, to older adults or chronically ill adults.
• IDPH approved Illinois Evaluator Certification and ability to complete a Department-sponsored Approved Evaluator Workshop refresher course every five years
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS healthcare provider CPR certification preferred.
• Experience with technologies used for Instruction such as Blackboard or D2L.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students, required
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college

FOR CONSIDERATION: All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review:

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of interview)

Rate of pay for this position is $40/hour.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

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