Nursing Assistant Program Lead Faculty

Nursing Assistant Program Lead Faculty

Are you a skilled RN ready to take the lead in nursing education? Arizona Western College is seeking a Nursing Assistant Program Lead Faculty to guide instruction, oversee clinical training, and support curriculum development across our Yuma, San Luis, and Parker campuses. This role includes hands-on teaching and clinical oversight to ensure students are well-prepared to earn state certification and thrive in patient care settings. Join our team and apply today!

Typical Duties: 

• Serves students. Teaches students as assigned, including Parker campus; not to exceed 17.2 equated total hours per semester. Supervises all students who provide care to clients/patients in clinical areas consistent with AZBN requirements; is present in the classroom and/or lab during all skills assessments. Provides substitute instruction for didactic, lab, or clinical days when assigned staff are unavailable. Plans student learning experiences; accomplishes course goals and lesson objectives; enforces a grading policy that meets or exceeds the requirements as defined in the AZBN rules and regulations.
• Responsible for managing faculty, clinical instructors, and program resources for all program sites. Maintains collegial rapport with clinical affiliates and fosters program growth through partnerships. Updates and maintains the Nursing Assistant curriculum for all campuses in accordance with AZBN recommendations and regulations. Ensures that clinical assignments facilitate student learning outcomes. Assists in the planning and coordination of program functions, including curriculum. Provides input in the appraisal of program, faculty, instructors, staff, and students and reports to the Director of Allied Health. Evaluates, manages, and/or maintains all student and cohort program records as per AZBN rules, respecting confidentiality and established college policies; and assures students attain the objectives for each clinical and academic course. Maintains current knowledge of AZBN program requirements and ensures programs at all sites maintain full AZBN compliance. Participates in various community events. Responsible for the management of all Nursing Assistant supplies and equipment for all campus. Serves as Nursing Assistant coordinator of record for Arizona Board of Nursing.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science, or higher, degree in Nursing
• Three years of nursing experience with at least one year of which is in the provision of long-term care facility
  services.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse supervising nursing assistants in any patient care setting.
• One year of managerial or supervisory experience, preferred, but not required; experience must be demonstrated on application materials

Salary: 
Faculty salary range is $82,000 - $86,000, commensurate with education and experience. Discover your placement in our 2025/2026 Faculty Salary Schedule!

Notes:

• AWC Campuses – 70% Yuma campus, 20% San Luis campus, 10% Parker campus.
• Instruction assignment dependent upon departmental and/or institutional needs. 
• Course scheduling may include daytime, evenings, and/or weekends. 
• Exempt
• Benefits Eligible

Why Work at AWC? 
At Arizona Western College, we are committed to providing a rewarding work environment:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Paid holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System