Nursing Adjunct Faculty - Mental Health Specialty

Arizona College of Nursing, a rapidly growing nursing school, seeks a Nursing Adjunct Faculty to deliver instruction that aligns with our program objectives, fosters student success, and upholds our core values of Passion, Excellence, Adaptability, Accountability, and Integrity. Responsibilities Core Nursing Develop, implement, teach, and evaluate the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program. Design, implement, teach, evaluate, and revise the curriculum. Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review. Lead simulation learning experiences in the Nursing Lab. Didactic Teach and evaluate students in the classroom. Design an effective learner environment that facilitates student learning on contemporary cases. Support students’ progression in academics and socialization into the nursing role. Utilize assessment tools to evaluate student learning. Actively participate in the systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation, and revision. Collaborate with Course Lead Faculty to develop student success plans and remediate "at-risk" students. Perform related duties as requested by the dean. Clinical Facilitate nursing students’ application of theory to clinical practice. Attend healthcare facility/agency-based orientation. Demonstrate and maintain knowledge of overall program outcomes and assigned course objectives. Communicate effectively using professional techniques with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students. Identify and immediately communicate problem areas/clinical concerns to Course Lead Faculty and recommend changes and solutions. Provide daily and ad-hoc communication with Course Lead Faculty regarding student progress, challenges, and professional development needs. Grade associated clinical papers and give students timely, clear feedback. Maintain records on student performance, including Student Success Plan, Progressive Disciplinary Plan, and mid-term and final clinical evaluations. Complete clinical site evaluations. Adhere to and enforce policies and procedures of Arizona College of Nursing and the assigned clinical facility. Attend faculty meetings during planning week to ensure all clinical rotations align with the didactic course. Additional Responsibilities Plan, teach, and evaluate classroom, clinical, skills labs, and other learning experiences in collaboration with team members. Connect students to College resources for their success. Participate in academic advisement and counseling of students as needed. Consistently demonstrate and coach students on soft skills, including leadership and ethics, communication and critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration, responsibility and dependability. Attend campus-based orientation and faculty meetings as applicable. Provide input on development, evaluation, and revision of program policies. Protect student privacy through completing required FERPA training and upholding FERPA guidelines. Qualifications Graduate degree required; if the graduate degree is not in nursing, must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a graduate degree in a related discipline from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA. Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care; prior teaching experience in a registered nursing program is preferred. Hold current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or relevant compact nurse licensure. Certified Nurse Educator certification and national certification in a nursing specialty preferred. Maintain professional competence through ongoing nursing practice, continuing education, conferences, and professional writing. Subject to state BON/BRN/HEB regulation(s) where campus/student is located. Benefits Competitive pay: $50/hr for MSN, $55/hr for PMHNP and DNP. Professional development opportunities. Dynamic organizational culture with supportive environment. 401(k) plan with company match. EEO Statement Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona College of Nursing