CNA Adjunct Instructor & Director

Job Summary:

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor is responsible for the comprehensive planning, delivery, and evaluation of student learning across the didactic classroom, clinical practicum, and skills laboratory environments. This faculty member ensures high-quality instruction that aligns with the program’s philosophy, the college’s mission, and all institutional policies and procedures.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the CNA Instructor will serve as the Program Director of the CNA Program for the State of Michigan, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintaining program approval status.

The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced, multicultural, and diverse educational environment, demonstrating strong communication skills, cultural humility, and a commitment to student success in healthcare education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Review and update course syllabus, course outlines, textbooks


2. Teach CNA course and maintain instructional standards in compliance with the State of Michigan Nurse Aide Training Curriculum Model


3. Schedule clinical orientation and clinical hours with affiliate, in accordance with State of Michigan standards


4. Serve as institutional CNA Director through the State of Michigan


5. Maintain active MI-NATES account, and update student roster at completion of course


6. Provide documentation for certification testing of successful students in Headmaster’s TMU Michigan System and support students in creating a MILogin account for test scheduling


7. Provides instruction in a classroom, lab, and clinical setting


8. Facilitates instruction using alternate delivery methods as needed


9. Updates Nursing Lab Coordinator with lab space and supply requirements


10. Maintains records in compliance with Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs


11. Conduct course level assessment based on learner outcomes (as described in the BMCC assessment manual).


12. Other duties may be requested within the scope and duties of the position and contract.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Experience in the appropriate medical or allied health education, training, and experience.


2. Experience in curriculum development and instructing students individually and in groups.


3. Knowledge or experience in alternative teaching strategies such as group projects, hands-on learning, practical applications, computer assisted instruction, distance learning or team-teaching, and evaluation of students.


4. Knowledge or experience in academic advising.


5. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.


6. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others, college and departmental committee experience preferred.


7. Knowledge or experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.


8. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.


9. Knowledge or experience in working with Native Americans, in an educational setting preferred.


10. Must have at least 2 years of experience in teaching, supervising nurse aides, or have completed a course in teaching adults.

Education and Experience:

• Must have an active, unrestricted Michigan RN license.


• Minimum of 2 years of RN level nursing experience within the past 5 years, including teaching in a healthcare field. At least 1 year (1600 hours) within the provision of a long-term care facility.


• Must have completed a course in teaching adults, or have experience in teaching adults or supervising nurse aides.

To Apply:

This position will remain open until filled. Any interested internal or external candidates should apply by uploading the following documents, here in BambooHR:

1. Letter of interest that addresses how the applicant meets the posted requirements


2. Resume or curriculum vitae.


3. Unofficial transcripts for all earned degrees (official transcripts required at time of offer)


4. Proof of tribal enrollment, if claiming preference.


5. A list of contact information and nature of professional relationship of at least three (3) professional references. Candidates may provide letters of reference if preferred.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in said position. 

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 It is the policy of BMCC to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. However, BMCC Indian Preference in accordance with the spirit of the Indian Preference Act, PL 88-352-Sec. 707 (1) July 2, 1972, may grant first consideration for employment to Indians.