Number of Positions :1 ( This is a temporary assignment from August 31 - November 24, 2026)
Salary: $38.68 per hour
Location: Hudson Falls, NY
Work Hours: Monday - Friday ; Varies
The Anatomy & Physiology Instructor for Practical Nursing is responsible for delivering high-quality lecture and laboratory instruction to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing (PN) program. The instructor translates complex biological and physiological concepts into clinically relevant knowledge, preparing students for pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and NCLEX-PN exam readiness.
- Teach lecture and laboratory sections covering human anatomical structures and physiological body systems.
- Tailor A&P concepts specifically to nursing practice (e.g., emphasizing pathophysiological connections, fluid/electrolyte balances, and organ system dysfunction).
- Integrate interactive teaching methodologies, such as virtual 3D dissection software, computer-simulated physiology labs, and anatomical models.
- Facilitate lab activities focusing on safe lab practices, microscopic histology, virtual organ dissections, and practical demonstrations
- Develop and maintain updated course syllabi, lesson plans, learning objectives, and lab schedules aligned with program and state nursing board standards.
- Select appropriate instructional materials, textbooks, digital platforms, and lab equipment in collaboration with the department head.
- Maintain an online learning management system (LMS) for course materials, announcements, and grade tracking.
- Design, administer, and grade examinations, quizzes, lab practicals, and assignments in a timely manner.
- Monitor student performance, provide constructive feedback, and identify students needing academic assistance.
- Maintain regular posted office hours to tutor and mentor nursing students.
- Participate in departmental meetings and curriculum reviews.
- Ensure laboratory safety compliance, chemical hygiene protocols, and proper care of models, specimens, and equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, academic progress, and learning outcomes.
Education:
- Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, or a related Life Science field; OR
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with significant coursework in advanced human anatomy/physiology.
Licensure:
- Valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment (preferred or required depending on institutional policy).
Experience:
- Minimum 1–2 years of clinical healthcare experience or applied biological research.
- Minimum 1 year of teaching experience at the post-secondary level (community college, vocational school, or university).
- Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply
The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admission as applicable, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, domestic victim status, use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, disability, or other classifications protected under federal or state law, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The designated district compliance officer(s) will coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The WSWHE BOCES Civil Rights Compliance Officers are: Katelynn Attanasio and David Ashdown, Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY 12831. phone: (518) 581-3372, email: compliance@wswheboces.org . Complaints may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights, New York Office, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005- 2500, phone (646) 428-3800, fax (646) 428-3843, email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.