Adjunct Faculty - School of Nursing

The School of Nursing seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students. In accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and New Hampshire Board of Nursing, the Adjunct Faculty of the School of Nursing fosters the development of required nursing skill competency, critical thinking ability and application of nursing knowledge to practice. Delivers didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a ‘blended’ format) Provides students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria Provides engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered Uses the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and an awareness of new developments in the field in order to update the approach to teaching or content Facilitates pre- and post-conference for assigned students Integrates didactic content into the clinical assignment for the student(s) Achieves consistently effective teaching performance as evidenced by student evaluations/comments/letters Recognizes and addresses different learning styles in collaboration with core faculty Communicates with core faculty on a regular basis to track student progress or to develop performance improvement plan to support student learning In collaboration with core faculty, develops individualized interventions for students having difficulty Collaborates with laboratory faculty to support student remediation Responsible for conducting the clinical evaluation in collaboration with core faculty who has ultimate responsibility for student evaluation Provides feedback to core faculty and clinical placement coordinator on the appropriateness of health care agency regarding teaching/learning environment for students Provides feedback to core faculty on student preparedness regarding core curriculum and MCPHS core competencies Has a working knowledge of the MCPHS SON curriculum and the level of the participating students Attend course-specific orientation on campus with core faculty Participate in clinical faculty mentoring as identified by core course faculty Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor Required: A minimum of a master's degree in nursing required Must be current in professional practice with a minimum of two years of current nursing practice experience within the last five years Current RN licensure (or eligibility) in Massachusetts or New Hampshire Applicant must be in good standing with respective nursing board Certification in specialty as appropriate Nursing education experience at the baccalaureate level Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills Attentive to detail Ability to work effectively within a dynamic team and in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Commitment to undergraduate and/or professional education and student success Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Massachusetts-based faculty must have a working knowledge of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing 244 CMR 6.00 (will be provided during orientation) NH-based faculty must have a working knowledge of NH Board of Nursing Chapter Nur 600 Nursing Education (will be provided during orientation) Knowledge of the NCLEX test plan Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals) Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution. About Us Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation. MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr MCPHS