Teach a variety of Allied Health courses and manage instructional activities across in-person, web-based, and hybrid mediums. Responsibilities include developing curriculum, securing clinical sites, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements summary
Requires a current Registered Nurse license with at least one year of direct care experience and specific credentials in adult teaching or nursing supervision. Candidates must be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and be willing to work a non-traditional schedule.
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Job description
A Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required to be employed at Gila Community College.
Arizona State Retirement System membership eligible.
Generous benefits package, including a flexible benefit insurance program.
Salary placement on the Faculty Salary Schedule is based on education and experience and guided by policy.
Essential functions
Ability to perform generally expected instructional/teaching activities through various mediums including, but not limited to, in-person, web-based, or hybrid.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate the subject matter using a variety of methods to accommodate different learning styles that enhances the opportunity of students to achieve the learning outcomes expected.
Effective record-keeping strategies that comply with College directives and provide timely and correct information to students.
Ability to provide effective assistance in ancillary educational programs and services as may be needed by the College to enhance the educational opportunities and experiences for students.
Faculty teaching dual enrollment classes at the high school(s), through CVIT, or NAVIT are expected to follow that entity’s instructional duty calendar.
Additional position specific essential functions are listed below.
Level of supervision or independent judgement
Performs duties under moderate supervision from higher-level academic administrators to ensure cohesive and consistent academic rigor and quality of programs, courses, and educational opportunities provided.
Exercise independent decision making concerning the class environment and instructional methods/delivery within the umbrella of academic freedom and the College’s quality education guidance and directives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty
are expected to perform any or all duties listed below in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
GCC 5012-PR(2)
Assume responsibility for teaching a minimum of 15 adjusted load hours per semester, 30 per year.
Teach an overload of up to ten (10) adjusted load hours per semester as assigned by the appropriate academic administrator. Individual overload in excess of ten (10) adjusted load hours should be rare and require review and approval by the College President or appropriately designated personnel.
Benefits
Arizona State Retirement System membership
Flexible benefit insurance program
Develop, review, and update courses and curriculum collaboratively with faculty and academic administration.
Develop and update informative, standardized syllabus for student guidance.
Develop and administer appropriate tools and measures for assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program levels. Update course delivery and teaching methods based on evaluation of objectives assessed as needed.
Post and maintain at least five (5) approved office hours per week, per semester at times and days that are beneficial for student engagement.
Each semester during pre-semester planning periods, faculty will complete a weekly schedule of instructional and instructional related activities (IRA), including the five office hours noted above, and submit this schedule to academic administration for review and approval. Instruction times and office hours will be scheduled and followed without deviation except for sickness, emergency, or other appropriately approved absences. The scheduling of IRA may vary and should represent typical and reasonable amounts each week. Post the schedule when approved.
Post a Final Exam Schedule for finals week with at least five (5) office hours over three days.
Serve on College standing committees, ad hoc committees, and/or sponsor clubs or other student organizations. These responsibilities may be voluntary or assigned.
Verify attendance and participation as directed by academic administration. Submit complete and accurate rolls and grades by specified deadlines.
Attend commencement activities, participate fully in Fall and Spring semester convocation and planning activities, perform committee service, and participate in continuing education, in-service training, continuous improvement, and/or accreditation activities, as necessary. Absences or requests for release from these activities must be communicated to and approved by appropriate academic leadership.
Faculty, out of necessity, will work a flexible or non-traditional schedule to provide optimal student success opportunities. Exempt employees are not required to work a set number of hours as long as responsibility and performance expectations are met. The expectation of College leadership is that full-time employees will work at least 40 hours per week. Faculty may utilize a hybrid work environment with at least 60% of their instructional and IRA responsibilities performed on campus. Student engagement and success and in-person communication and collaboration should be the guiding principles of successful hybrid work activities.
Fulfill other assignments appropriate with training, experience, or interest as directed by the College President or appropriately designated personnel.
Perform similar duties not specifically listed as directed.
Allied health specific instructor duties
Teach a variety of community college Allied Health courses that may include, but not be limited to: Nursing Assistant, Basic Healthcare, Basic Life Support, CPR, Medical Terminology, Math for Medications, Pharmacology, Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Medical Dosage Calculations, PALS, ACLS, and Nutrition.
Teach students in the Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology (NAVIT) program which includes teaching outside the traditional GCC schedule.
Teach early morning, late afternoon, evening, weekend, web-based, ITV, and summer courses, as necessary.
Secure clinical sites at hospitals and health care agencies and develop contracts to provide clinical experiences for students.
Ensures all regulatory standards are being met.
Establishes and maintains program documentation and records.
In conjunction with faculty, prepares periodic accreditation reports and documents as required by relevant, national accreditation agencies and the State Board of Nursing.
Qualifications
And education requirements
A combination of education, training and experience that meets the appropriate credentialing guidelines for the instructional area.
Ability to pass a background screening process and/or obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, as necessary.
Hold a current, registered nurse license that is active and in good standing under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 15 and provide documentation of a minimum of one-year full time or 1500 hours employment providing direct care as a registered nurse in any setting.
At least one of the following:
Successful completion of a three-semester credit course on adult teaching and learning concepts offered by an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
Completion of a 40-hour continuing education program in adult teaching and learning concepts that was awarded continuing education credit at an accredited organization.
One year of full time or 1500 hours experience teaching adults as a faculty member or clinical educator.
One year of full time or 1500 hours experience supervising nursing assistants, either in addition to or concurrent with the one year of experience.
Demonstrate evidence of commitment to following rules and guidelines.
Experience teaching a variety of Allied Health courses.
Demonstrated proficiency utilizing computer and multimedia technology in an instructional setting.
Ability to interact effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of ability.
Willing and able to teach a non-traditional schedule that may include early morning, late afternoon, evening, weekend, and summer courses.
Ability to work well with other faculty in the design and implementation of curriculum and assessment.
Self-motivated. Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Include appropriate people in decision-making process.
Preferred skills
Master’s Degree in Nursing, Allied Health or a closely related health professional field.
A clear understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy and goals.
Effective leadership, administration, and communication skills.
Financial management skills including budget development and responsible use of funds.
Additional certifications or licenses in health care.
Willing and able to teach distance education.
Work environment
Duties
are performed in a classroom and/or skills lab environment using standard and specialized technologies and equipment. Operation of technologies and equipment involves the ability to manipulate objects from light to moderate weight using repetitive motion fine motor and some gross motor skills. Safe operation of motor vehicles involving both fine and gross motor skills may be expected. Limited exposure to loud noise and hazardous chemicals or other job environment hazards is expected.
Market context
Arizona Allied Health Instructor role
In Arizona, allied health and nursing education roles often draw candidates with both clinical experience and teaching credentials, so competition can be strongest for applicants who already meet licensure and supervision requirements. This Payson position requires a current Registered Nurse license, at least one year of direct care experience, adult teaching or nursing supervision credentials, a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, and willingness to work a non-traditional schedule. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit and save time before applying.
