Adjunct Instructor - Professional; RN-to-BSN Nursing Program

Adjunct Instructor - Professional (RN-to-BSN) Nursing Program

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor - Professional (RN-to-BSN) Nursing Program

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Contract Length: N/A

Class

Summary:

Nursing adjunct position for the didactic setting and/or clinical rotations teaching post-licensure baccalaureate nursing students.

Position Type:
Adjunct

Employment Status:
Part Time

Position Funding:
Regular

Masters Degree in Nursing with Texas Licensure;
Three (3) years of recent relevant clinical practice experience in a relevant setting. Consistent active work experience within the past three (3) years in the nursing field required.

One-year online teaching experience in higher education demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities in administration within a professional nursing education program.

Official transcript is required at time of employment. Must upload all unofficial transcripts for application to be reviewed. All employment on resume must match the application for the application to be reviewed.

• Strongly preferred:
  Have an earned doctoral degree in the field of nursing or nursing education (PhD, EdD, DNP, DNE, etc.)
• Have a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience in a professional nursing education program.
• Online teaching experience in higher education;
• Principles and practices of teaching;
• Training techniques;
• Detailed knowledge of material being taught in the specific course and program area;
• Knowledge of student engagement techniques;
• Record keeping procedures.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Ability to conduct formal classes in all nursing subject areas in an online setting.
• Ensure timely, clear, and professional communication across multiple stakeholders, including students, faculty, college departments, clinical partners, and accrediting agencies.
• Current, evidence-based knowledge in nursing practice.
• Ability to integrate real-world experience into teaching.
• Adapts teaching methods for diverse learners (including nontraditional students).
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable.
• Empathy toward students, colleagues, and patients.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback with kindness.
• Open and approachable for students.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates clear, concise, and professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages multiple deadlines.
• Proactively communicates progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Highly motivated contributing team member.
• Ability to provide supervision to students during clinical practicums.
• Ability to adapt instructional content in order to meet learning needs of students from varied educational and cultural backgrounds.

• Recent experience commensurate with curriculum.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards.

• Comply with COM and Nursing Department Policies and Procedures to ensure a positive learning environment for student instruction.
• Responsible for providing instruction within the RN-BSN program.
• Provide scheduled office hours for student consultation.
• Participate in student orientation and adjunct orientation.
• Prepare online learning platform for courses.
• Timely grading of assignments.
• Models ethical, compassionate, and culturally competent care.
• Upholds academic and clinical standards.
• Serves as a role model and mentor for students.
• Advocates for student success and academic integrity.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

• Current and Unencumbered Texas RN or Texas multistate licensure.
• Clear Drug Screen.
• Clear Background check.
• Proof of immunizations and clinical readiness documentation.

High physical demand. Must be able to stoop, bend, lift, and assist in patient care/clinical teaching situations, or demonstrate ability to perform tasks successfully. Possible exposure to communicable diseases through patient care clinical experience. Must be able to work evenings and/or nights, and/or weekends when assigned.

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