Patient Care Assisting and Health Science Core Instructor (FT, 10-month)
CAMPUS: Valdosta Campus STATUS: Full-time 10 month POSTING TYPE: Regular Posting
Under general supervision, will provide Health Science classroom/clinical instruction to high school and traditional students within the college service area. Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques to include excellent work ethics. Demonstrates the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other appropriate field knowledge of current procedures. Follow approved course syllabus. Completes all reports, records and invoices in a timely manner and maintains an accurate inventory of all assigned properties. Position may include variable hours during day and evening, including clinical supervision of students. Requirements include ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by complying with college health and safety policies, standard practices in maintaining occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.
**This position is for the WIN Academy and will be taught on the Valdosta Campus.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact humanresources@wiregrass.edu to request accommodations.
SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS
● Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, Various types of advanced in-field equipment as required by academic program and accreditation standards.
● Working Conditions: Category I – High probability of exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. Probability of working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A certificate or diploma in Practical Nursing and holds a current unrestricted Georgia (GA) Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license. Must have at least three (3) years of employment experience in nursing or a health science related field within the past seven (7) years. Depending on clinical site requirements, the successful candidate may be required to undergo a Drug Screen and Physical Examination with satisfactory results.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: An Associates or Bachelors in nursing and holds a current unrestricted Georgia (GA) Registered Nurse (RN) license. Must have at least three (3) years of employment experience in nursing or a health science related field within the past seven (7) years. At least one year of nursing home or long-term care experience. Teaching experience in nursing or other health professions. First Aid/CPR instructor certification.
SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. This position is full‐time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: During the course of employment, incumbents in this position may be required to supervise students at an external clinical site or other medical facility as a condition of employment. Based on this assignment, the incumbent may be required to undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a ten (10) panel drug test BEFORE placement.
Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION
Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 or Until Filled
All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment. As a part of the application process, interested candidates may also be required to upload other documents such as a resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center on the date posted above. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (229) 333‐5356 or humanresources@wiregrass.edu.
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