Tenure-Track Faculty: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Salary

See Position Description Location 1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL Job Type Full-time Unit Academic Affairs Division/Department Health Sciences Opening Date 09/11/2026 Description Benefits Description Join a mission-driven community college committed to student success, hands-on learning, and strengthening the future of healthcare! We invite passionate, collaborative 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 Spring 2027. Heartland's 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. The primary duty of faculty members is to teach. In addition to teaching, class preparation, grading, and holding office hours, general responsibilities include but are not limited to: Create a learning environment that fosters student success and the attainment of defined learning outcomes Participate in developing and reviewing curricula and instructional methods Assist in the articulation of courses within the division Develop, integrate, and evaluate student learning outcomes within the framework of the Heartland Community College assessment protocols Remain current in one's discipline Advocate for student persistence and pathways to completion through cooperation with Student Success and Enrollment Services staff Manage student issues and problems in a manner consistent with the Student Handbook Serve the institution in a variety of ways; examples of service activity include, but are not limited to, participation on teams and committees, assistance with marketing and recruitment events, and promotion of a collegial work environment Participate in program review The hired individual may be expected to teach a range of courses as assigned.

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 Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias of at least four (4) hours or four (4) CEU credits. Registered professional nurses possessing a BSN degree or higher may be 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 Alzheimer's 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 The proposed schedule is subject to change, but anticipated to be: Monday and Tuesday, in-person lectures for 16 weeks from 1:30 - 5:30 pm Wednesday, in-person lab for the first 8 weeks from 12:30 - 4:15 pm Wednesday, in-person clinical for the last 8 weeks from 7 am - 1:30 pm Total of 16 ECH with potential for additional ECH through supplemental assignments *** 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 [email protected] or 309-268-8745.

Anticipated starting salary range for this 9-month position is $48,356 - $65,034, 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. HCC IS A MULTI-CAMPUS COLLEGE AND THIS POSITION MAY INCLUDE TEACHING AT A VARIETY OF SITES.

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. EMPLOYEE LEAVE Sick Leave: 10 days per year, pro-rated from employment date If hired in August, 10 days (80 hours) of sick leave awarded on start date; If hired in January, 5 days (40 hours) of sick leave awarded on start date; Monthly accrual in subsequent years starting every August Awarded 16 hours of sick leave for teaching 6 or more ECH in Summer term; Awarded 8 hours of sick leave for teaching 3-5 ECH in Summer term Personal Leave: 5 days (40 hours) per year, pro-rated from employment date Unused personal leave converts to sick leave days at the end of employment year Volunteer Leave: 1 day (8 hours) per year with no annual carry-over 8 hours awarded on start date, then annually awarded at the start of the calendar year on January 1 Bereavement Leave: Up to 5 days (40 hours) per occurrence Parental Leave: 4 weeks (160 hours) for qualifying events, once per 12-month rolling period Holidays: The College is closed on the following holidays: Labor Day, Election Day (Presidential Election years only), Wednesday through Friday of Thanksgiving week, Christmas Eve Day through New Year’s Day inclusively, Dr.

Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COVERAGES Eligibility begins the first day of the month following or coinciding with the date of employment. Medical Insurance: HSA & Copay Plan Options – Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice Network $4,000 Tier 1 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50% $5,000 Tier 2 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50% $7,000 Out-of-Network Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50% Copay Plans $3,000 Tier 1 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45% $4,000 Tier 2 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45% $5,000 Out-of-Network Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45% Dental Insurance: Delta Dental Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45% Vision Insurance: VSP Employee coverage paid 100%, dependent coverage paid 45% Life Insurance: Sun Life Term life insurance equal to twice the annual base salary Optional Insurances: Sun Life Accident; Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-term Disability; Voluntary Life RETIREMENT BENEFITS Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS) – choice of Traditional, Portable, or Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction Retirement Health Insurance Plan: College Insurance Program (CIP) – Health Insurance for SURS retirees with 1% pre-tax payroll deduction Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) – automatic enrollment with pre-tax payroll deduction (3%). Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules OTHER BENEFITS Flexible Spending Plan: Section 125 Plan permitting voluntary salary reductions to pay for eligible healthcare and childcare expenses using tax-free dollars within IRS rules Health Savings Account: Tax-advantaged account available to HSA participants only to pay for qualified healthcare expenses. The College provides monthly contributions for eligible employees: $50 for single coverage, $100 for employee +spouse coverage, $100 for employee +child(ren) coverage, $200 for family coverage Tuition Waiver: HCC tuition waiver for employee and dependents and HCC Continuing Education course fee waiver for employee Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for employee for up to $3,500 per fiscal year Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and Referral Service for employee and dependents Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington- Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit) Union Affiliation: Represented by Heartland Faculty Association Local 6038, IFT/AFT, AFL-CIO Benefits listed are subject to change.

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