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Title V Nursing CNA/CMA Instructor [download]

Location: Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kan.
Full/Part Time: Part-time Adjunct
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Position Reports to: Nursing Specialist

Job Summary
The primary responsibility for the CNA/CMA instructor would be both classroom and clinical supervision. The program scheduled hours vary, days, evenings and possible weekends.

Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities for the Instructor position include the following:

Teach curriculum and instruct clinical and didactic nursing assistant courses using the state core curriculum.
Develop and teach lessons which foster and support cultural diversity and non-discrimination
Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet the training program grading requirements
Follow procedures as prescribed in the Training Program policies, and deal consistently and fairly with all students.

Qualifications
Qualifications for the Clinical Instructor position include the following:

RN licensure in the state of Kansas
Must hold KDHE teaching certification at CNA training facility

How to Apply
Please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and transcripts to hr@donnelly.edu with CNA/CMA Instructor in subject line.

Recruiter & Academic Advisor - Allied Health [download]

Location: Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kan.
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Position Reports to: Dean of Student Affairs

Job Summary
The position of Recruiter & Academic Advisor for Allied Health is responsible for building relationships with area schools and health facilities to recruit prospective students who are interested in the health field. The successful candidate will help students understand career paths within the Healthcare industry, particularly those related to CNA, LPN, and RN licenses, and guide students along academic paths in these areas. This position works closely with the Allied Health Retention Coordinator in supporting efforts of the Diversity NOW project.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Health Care faculty to understand expectations of Allied Health Programs and introduce students to expectations early in their exploration of Allied Health career paths.
Receive referrals from Admissions staff and recruit students into all health programs.
Recruit potential Donnelly LPN students to be part of the Diversity NOW project.
Recruit students into Allied Health Education Programs.
Reinforce and establish written linkages and relationships between instructional program and occupation/careers.
Meet with students clarify, document and develop realistic educational/career plans.
Develop a nurturing relationship with advisees through regularly scheduled meetings.
Inform students of special services available to them for remediation, academic assistance and other needs.
Develop and update advising guidelines with clear academic and career progression steps.
Assist students in planning individual academic plans consistent with abilities and interests.
Monitor student progress toward educational/career goals through regularly scheduled, documented meetings and/or sessions.
Approve designated educational transactions (schedule, drop/adds, withdrawals, etc.).
Help prepare Allied Health students to transition into subsequent Allied Health Educational programs to successfully meet educational/career goals.
Update recruiting and advising colleagues on Health Care program information.
Submit reports to the Dean of Student Affairs on an as needed basis.
Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Affairs.

Qualifications

Understand the mission of Donnelly College and serving students “that otherwise might go unserved with a personal concern for their needs and abilities.”
Aware of the impact of cultural patterns on student retention and student learning.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, students, staff.
Understand nursing profession and allied health curriculum and experience advising students.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/Allied Health.
Spanish language skills preferred.

How to Apply
Please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and transcripts to hr@donnelly.edu with Recruiter & Academic Advisor - Allied Health in subject line.

Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics [download]

Location: Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kan.
Full/Part Time: Part‐Time
Exempt/Non‐Exempt: Exempt
Position Reports to: Dean of Instruction

Job Summary
Applicants interested in serving as adjunct instructors in Mathematics are sought, specifically for the following course subjects: Basic Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Introduction to Statistics, and Calculus I. Day and/or evening and weekend sections available.

Qualifications
Qualifications for adjunct instructors include:
1) Master's degree required or a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the field, and doctorate preferred,
2) Some experience teaching in the post‐secondary environment strongly preferred,
3) Experience working with diverse students strongly preferred.

How to Apply
Please e‐mail your cover letter, resume and transcripts to hr@donnelly.edu with Adjunct Instructor (Mathematics) in the subject line.

Adjunct Instructor (Various Fields) [download]

Location: Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kan.
Full/Part Time: Part‐Time
Exempt/Non‐Exempt: Exempt
Position Reports to: Dean of Instruction

Job Summary
Applicants interested in serving as adjunct instructors for the following fields are sought:
• History,
• Geography,
• English,
• Communications,
• Spanish,
• Sociology,
• Psychology/Educational Psychology,
• English as a Second Language,
• Political Science

Day and/or evening and weekend sections available.

Qualifications
Qualifications for adjunct instructors include:
1. Master's degree required or a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the field, and doctorate preferred,
2. Some experience teaching in the post‐secondary environment strongly preferred,
3. Experience working with diverse students strongly preferred.

How to apply
Please e‐mail your cover letter, resume and transcripts to hr@donnelly.edu with Adjunct Instructor (Field) in the subject line.