Adjunct Instructor - Nursing

Job Summary Provides academic and practicum instruction within the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing. Plans, coordinates, and conducts classroom and/or practicum experiences for students. Reports to the Associate Director for Undergraduate Nursing Studies or the Associate Director for Graduate Nursing Studies (depending on course taught) and the Director of the School of Nursing. Essential Job Functions Teaches and evaluates students in practicum, laboratory, and/or classroom settings. Maintains academic standards as established by the School of Nursing, college, and university. Participates in course and program development including planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of assigned courses and related activities. Engages in professional and instructional growth, incorporating new knowledge and techniques into practicum, classroom, and laboratory teaching, and contributing to School of Nursing activities. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas. Experience in clinical nursing. Desired Qualifications Experience instructing or precepting students. Key Competencies Effective teaching skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of clinical nursing practice and ability to assist students in practicum activities. Awareness of current issues and trends in nursing. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills. Physical Requirements Able to lift 25 lbs. and perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings. Job Conditions Classroom and laboratory settings in a temperature‑controlled environment. Equal Opportunity and Security Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. This position is security‑sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lamar University