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The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson is accepting applications for a full-time Associate Instructor position in Practical Nursing for the Clarksville Campus.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license in good standing in the State of Tennessee.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an RN within the last five (5) years OR two (2) years of experience as an RN within the last five (5) years and 24 credit hours toward a higher degree in nursing.
• Prior teaching or evidence of ability to teach students a plus.
• Must be willing and able to meet all requirements set by clinical sites to supervise students at the site. Clinical site requirements subject to change at the discretion of the site.

SKILLS

• Must possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and interact with students.
• Must show evidence of good character and mature attitude.
• Must be willing to remain current in the nursing profession and maintain active licensure.
• Must be able to adapt quickly to new technology.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with students, faculty, staff, the general public and business/industry representatives.
• Computer skills required.

GENERAL DUTIES:  The Practical Nursing Associate Instructor is responsible for the following areas including, but not limited to: teaching and supervision of nursing students in on-campus classroom and off-campus clinical settings; evaluating and advising students; maintaining confidential, accurate and complete records on paper and electronically; completing reports as required in a timely manner; participating in the development of the program; participating in the recruitment of new students and placement of graduates; maintaining an active advisory committee; and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Director of Healthcare Programs. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Class hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Clinical hours vary. Travel to other TCAT Dickson campuses and alternate clinical sites may be required. This is a fully on-site position with teaching conducted in person.

SALARY:  $55,983-$67,181 per year ($28.71-$34.45 per hour). Commensurate with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology -- Dickson guidelines and directly related experience.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: Complete application and submit resume at: Apply Now – Practical Nursing Clarksville. Applications with resumes received by August 9, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Review of résumés with completed employment application will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS:  Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment.  Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. A criminal/financial background check and drug screening will be required for applicant selected.

TCAT Dickson does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by the Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Corey Choate, Vice President of Operations, corey.choate@tcatdickson.edu, 740 Hwy 46 S, Dickson, TN 37055, 615-441-6220. The TCAT Dickson policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://www.tcatdickson.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement.                        7/11/25