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Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at hr-employment@gbcnv.edu.
Job Description
Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking a motivated and student-centered Part-Time Instructor for the Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and EKG (MAPE) Program in Elko. This position plays a key role in preparing students for entry-level healthcare careers through high-quality classroom instruction, lab skills development, and clinical learning experiences aligned with industry standards and certification expectations.
This position reports directly to the Nursing/MAPE Program Director. Flexible scheduling for part-time instruction for varying lab and clinical experiences as approved by the Nursing/MAPE Program Director.
Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, the candidates must meet one of the following sets of qualifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of Nevada or current national certification as a Medical Assistant (unencumbered).
- Background in medical assisting, nursing, or phlebotomy is strongly preferred; candidates without certification must be willing to obtain the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential.
- Ability to work flexible shifts (typically 6–9 hours) in laboratory and clinical settings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage instruction, evaluation, and documentation.
- Demonstrated professionalism, collegiality, and a student-focused, supportive teaching approach.
- Commitment to the mission of Great Basin College and the School of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health.
Responsibilities:
This role serves as part-time faculty for MAPE students and supports all aspects of course delivery, including classroom instruction, laboratory skills, and clinical experiences.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver instruction across lecture, lab, clinical, online, and hybrid learning environments.
- Support implementation of program curriculum, objectives, and instructional standards in collaboration with the Program Director.
- Supervise and mentor students in classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical settings, including group and individual instruction.
- Evaluate student performance and document learning outcomes in alignment with program and accreditation standards.
- Participate in ongoing training, certification maintenance, and professional development activities.
- Ensure compliance with clinical site requirements, including immunizations, BLS certification, and documentation through Complio compliance tracking.
- Participate in credentialing preparation activities aligned with National Healthcareer Association (NHA) examinations as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of program success.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a part-time non-benefits eligible position. This position will not work more than 160 hours in a semester. Instructors will be paid by the class. Rate per class will be paid at a customary rate for the type of instruction.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
47.5%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact gbc-hr@gbcnv.edu
In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application.
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Resume/CV
- Cover Letter - (optional)
- Contact Information for three Professional References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
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Copy of Unofficial Transcript
Sponsorship
GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.
NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
About Great Basin College
Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada’s colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada’s most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.
Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.
GBC provides a “private college” experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.
For more information visit GBCor the Area website.
