Part-Time Faculty, CNA/PCA, Secondary Career Center

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

This part-time faculty position supports the Northwest Arkansas Community College Secondary Career Center Nursing Aide Program reporting to the Director of Career and Technical Education. This 9-month role includes planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction for up to two sections per semester (Fall and Spring), in alignment with program standards and compliance requirements. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses are held at the Secondary Career Center, which serves high school students.

Essential Duties:

• Deliver effective instruction in Medical Professions courses, including CNA and PCA+ programs using the approved course outline.

• Coordinate and maintain required documentation for the Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP), ensuring compliance with the Arkansas Office of Long-Term Care (OLTC).

• Assist with clinical site coordination, including maintaining memorandums of understanding and scheduling clinical rotations.

• Develop and update course materials, including handouts, lectures, labs, and assessments.     

• Advise and support students through regular communication via email, phone, or in-person meetings.

• Maintain student records, assign grades, and submit required reports in compliance with FERPA and institutional deadlines.

• Attend required meetings, maintain regular communication with the program director, and support curriculum development efforts.

• Perform clinical demonstrations, CPR, and other repetitive physical tasks        

• Perform detailed visual tasks such as reading, documentation, and inspection.

• Other duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay: $765 per credit hour

Completed applications received by 7/25/2025 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, with at least one year in long-term care within the last ten years

Required License:

• Current Arkansas Registered Nurse license in good standing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Perform clinical demonstrations, CPR, and other repetitive physical tasks    
• Frequently lift and support up to 50 lbs
• Perform detailed visual tasks such as reading, documentation, and inspection
• Work takes place in classroom and clinical settings
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning management systems (e.g. Canvas)

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
Constantly:
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions:

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.