Tenure-Track Faculty Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Normal, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 48356 - 65034

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Join a mission-driven community college committed to student success hands-on learning and strengthening the future of healthcare! We invite passionatecollaborative nursing professionals to apply for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in our Certified Nursing Assistant Program. This is a 9-month position anticipated to begin August 2026.

Heartlands CNA program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and prepares students for meaningful careers in long-term care and healthcare settings.

As a faculty member you will play a key role in preparing the next generation of nursing assistants through engaging instruction supportive mentorship and participation in program development. There is an optional additional assignment as the CNA Program Coordinator dependent upon IDPH eligibility requirements for Program Coordinators.

Faculty in the CNA program have a dynamic role with opportunities to teach innovate and lead. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Teaching & Instruction: Deliver engaging learning experiences in classroom and lab settings with the possibility of contributing to other Health Sciences disciplines
Curriculum Development: Participate in curriculum design assessment and refinement to ensure alignment with best practices and evolving professional standards
Program & Department Engagement: Contribute to department projects program review accreditation processes and strategic planning initiatives
College Service: Serve on department and College-wide committees that advance student success and institutional goals

Requirements

Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience with at least one (1) year of experience in one of the following areas:
- Teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program
- Providing nursing care including personal care and activities of daily living to older adults or for chronically ill adults
- Provision of long-term care facility services or direct care

ADN or diploma nurses are required to complete an IDPH-approved Train the Trainer program that includes instruction in Alzheimers Disease and related dementias of at least four (4) hours or four (4) CEU credits.

Registered professional nurses possessing a BSN degree or higher maybe exempt from Train the Trainer program completion requirement but will need to provide documentation of completion of an IDPH-approved specialized workshop course seminar continuing education unit or other approved training for instruction in Alzheimers Disease and related dementias of at least four (4) hours or four (4) CEU credits.

Desired Qualifications

Eligibility to be approved as a Program Coordinator by the IDPH
Minimum of 2 years of teaching and/or curriculum development experience in a nursing assistant program
Ability to teach additional courses within other Health Sciences disciplines
Demonstrated knowledge of IDPH regulations Illinois Administrative Code Title 77 and OBRA 1987 standards related to CNA education

Example 8-week schedules - these sections run back-to-back as 8W1 as 8W2:

Example 16-week schedule:

Lecture is 5 ECH; Lab is 2 ECH; and Clinical is 4 ECH with a preference for the same instructor to teach lab and clinical components for consistency with students.

*** PLEASE UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WHEN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION PROCESS ***

Cover letter
Résumé or CV
Statement of teaching philosophy with description of teaching and assessment practices
Copy of transcripts
Copy of professional license(s) and CE documentation as outlined above

The review of applications will be ongoing.

Please contact Susan Carl Associate Dean Health Sciences and Director of Nursing Education with questions at or .

Anticipated starting salary range for this 9-month position is $48356 - $65034 plus any applicable pay for overload and/or summer assignments.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation protection and enhancement of an equitable diverse and inclusive campus community.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionJoin a mission-driven community college committed to student success hands-on learning and strengthening the future of healthcare! We invite passionatecollaborative nursing professionals to apply for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in our Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Thi...