Instructor, Certified Nursing Assistant

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Human Resources
humanresources@wnc.edu 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

Academic Faculty Contract, 171-day, Benefits Eligible. Non tenure track. The position is being filled through an emergency appointment. Appointment to the role on a permanent basis is contingent upon meeting additional recruitment requirements.

Western Nevada College (WNC) is expanding its Nursing Program to serve communities across its service region, as well as evolving its existing curriculum to meet the changing healthcare and educational environment. These initiatives offer faculty the opportunity to help shape and deliver innovative, responsive nursing education. Faculty in this position will support instruction across multiple sites, including rural locations, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development and adaptation. Teaching assignments, modalities, and primary work locations are based on program needs and are subject to change over time. Faculty may be reassigned or relocated within the service region. Flexibility in work location and teaching assignments, to include high school dual enrollment, is a requirement of this position. Travel is required for this position. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assume a leadership role in the delivery of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and basic nursing skills curriculum in the classroom, laboratory and clinical environments 

• Collaborate with the CNA Coordinator and other nursing faculty in the instruction of the certified nursing assistant and basic nursing skills and other related nursing content

• Prepare and present lecture/discussion and laboratory learning experiences which incorporate active and alternative teaching methodologies

• Participate in traditional and/or non-traditional classroom/laboratory settings and web-based courses as assigned; work with current faculty to utilize simulation learning and evaluation activities 
• Teach a variety of clinical rotations in the Associate of Applied Science nursing program as needed.
• Correct assignments, quizzes, examinations and care plans in a timely manner, using the agreed-upon grading policy

• Educate and supervise students in laboratory and clinical settings (days, evenings, nights and weekends) in Carson City, Reno, and rural sites as assigned 

• Participate in nursing faculty committee meetings, college wide/departmental meetings and professional development activities 

• Participate in community service activities  

• Participate in program review and academic program assessment  

• Perform all responsibilities set forth in Board of Regents Handbook. Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 4.4.2., Standards for Recommending Appointment with Tenure  
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Perform at a level that reflects scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and be self-directed after initial orientation to assignments  
• Maintain professional performance that reflects scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices  
• Perform safely in a latex environment  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor‘s degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited college or university; AND a minimum of four years of clinical experiences in an acute care setting. A combination of academic teaching and clinic practice experience may be substituted for the years of experience requirement. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working as a nursing assistant. 

• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Nevada at the time of hire and in good standing.
• Active iTrainer certification from the Nevada State Board of Nursing.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Master's degree in Nursing

• Experience with rural and/or tribal populations 

• Bilingual Spanish/English 

• College classroom and/or clinical teaching, curriculum development, instructional design, and laboratory simulation and supervision  

Department Contact Information: 

• Lisa Castillo, Administrative Assistant 4, Nursing and Allied Health: lisa.castillo@wnc.edu or 775-445-4425
• Audrey Auer, Nursing Director: audrey.auer@wnc.edu or 775-445-3295

Minimum Starting Salary:

The minimum of the placement range for this position is $67,812. The salary grade is based on the selected candidate's level of academic preparation: COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC SALARY GRADES. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on years of related, professional experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: ACADEMIC SALARY SCHEDULE-COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

Retirement – NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)

All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment. The current contribution rate is 19.25%. Your contribution is matched by the College at 19.25%.

Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day. You choose how to invest your own and NSHE’s contributions. The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations. NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone, from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings. The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process, allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level. See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information. 

Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS. 

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit.

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)
• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program
• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits
• The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center
• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff 
• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System
• Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits
• An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty
• Free parking and plenty of it!
• No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.

Exempt 

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume
• 3 Professional References

Notwithstanding any provision of the NSHE Code to the contrary, this contract is a temporary contract only and the employee is not entitled to or guaranteed additional employment contracts in the future. Pursuant to the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 41, 2., c., temporary full-time faculty are not entitled to the notice of nonreappointment and notice of termination provisions in Title 2, Chapter 5, Section 5.9. In the best judgment of the appointing authority this temporary employment appointment may be terminated with 30 days' notice, which may include accrued annual leave pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 20, paragraph 3.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Initial applications will start being reviewed by the hiring manager on November 16, 2026. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

01/2/2027

Note to Applicant

TITLE IX STATEMENT

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC's Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:

Victor Navarro at TitleIX@wnc.edu or (775) 445-4235

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway

Bristlecone Building, Room 154

Carson City, NV 89703

 

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

 

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

 

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

 

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

 

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

 

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. 

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

 

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

 

Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.