Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Department: School of Nursing
Supervisor: Dean of the College of Health Professions
Status: Part-time, (by contract, per class)
Benefit Eligible: No

Bushnell University Overview:

Founded in 1895, Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. In joining the staff here, you will be part of an academic community that seeks to cultivate your faith while you make a difference in the lives of our students. Bushnell is the largest private university in Eugene's vibrant university district, which also includes the University of Oregon. Eugene is a college town small enough to know your neighbors and large enough to offer fantastic arts, entertainment, dining, healthcare, and educational opportunities. It is also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest, being just one hour from the Oregon Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, and less than two hours from Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.


Job Summary:

Bushnell University's School of Nursing, located in Eugene, OR invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach primarily in the University's Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing (ABSN) pre-licensure program. Candidates for on-campus teaching or clinical position(s) will have a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity and vibrant, maturing Christian faith.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

Specific to this Position: Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Commits to creating a safe learning culture for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Provides instruction for clinical, skills lab, simulation, and/or didactic nursing theory courses as assigned.
• Supervises student clinical experiences in long-term care, acute care, specialty care areas, community health and/or other settings as assigned.
• Engages with students to provide a meaningful presence in their clinical learning and in their achievement of course outcomes in conjunction with facility primary nurses.
• Delivers current course content, in collaboration with the other faculty, that is informative, well organized and supports student learning and success in development of critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities.
• Maintains current credentials, licensures and immunizations as required by the program and clinical agencies.
• Creates and maintains a positive learning environment that focuses on safety, respect of students, clients and colleagues, and effective communication, both verbally and in writing, utilizing tact, patience and courtesy, representative of professional nursing practice standards.
• Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly are essential to this position. Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Models professional nursing practices and behaviors for students.
• Complies with all Oregon State Board of Nursing and Oregon Health Authority policies and administrative regulations.
• The position may require the ability to complete 12.5-hour nursing shifts in a supervisory capacity with clinical competence.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• All faculty assigned to a clinical position must undergo a urine drug screen
• Support the missions of Bushnell University and School of Nursing
• Works collaboratively with the Dean of College of Health Professions and Director of Nursing to schedule up to 16 hours/month of work release time to pursue advanced education and/or clinical practice opportunities that support current role and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualification Requirements:

• Earned nursing graduate degree (graduate degree may be in process, terminal degree preferred). In some instances, a BSN may be considered for clinical positions only on a case-by-case basis if a graduate degree in nursing is in process and/or the candidate holds a specialty certification deemed appropriate.
• Minimum of three years nursing clinical practice experience.
• Experience as a nurse educator and/or possess experience teaching accelerated baccalaureate nursing students is preferred..
• Eligible for and maintain or possess an active, unencumbered Oregon RN license.
• For other state boards of nursing where a nursing license is held, this license must also remain unencumbered.
• Must be actively engaged in a Christian congregation and able to identify with and support the Bushnell Theological Context for Community statement.
• Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly.
• Ability to utilize Windows based software including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (MS Office suite of products). Experience utilizing e-mail for the purposes of organizational communications.
• Preferred experience with learning management system(s) (e.g. Canvas).

Knowledge of / Experience with:

MS Office suite of products, Canvas (preferred) or other Learning Management System.

Working Conditions/Special Requirements:

• Bushnell University seeks candidates who demonstrate a vibrant and maturing Christian faith and live in compliance with the duties and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity with a wide variety of people.
• The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free environment.
• The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
• The position requires a strong ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in writing, utilizing tact, patience and courtesy.
• All employees of Bushnell University are "mandatory reporters" under Oregon law. See for specific information.
• Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly are essential to this position. Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• The employee must have high personal motivation, with great attention to detail and accuracy.
• This person must project a positive, vibrant and professional attitude in assisting people.
• This person must have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality, with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students, faculty, staff and business of the department and the University.
• This position may require moving up to 25 lbs, as well as bending, stooping, kneeling and walking on clinical rounds for entire length of the shift.
• This position description is subject to change at any time.

Application Instructions

Bushnell employees are expected to abide by Bushnell's Theological Context for Community statement. Please read this document (see link below) before continuing.

To be considered for this position, please click "Apply" below. You will be asked to submit all of the following:

• Bushnell Employment Application
• Cover letter addressing skills, experience, and knowledge
• CV/Resume
• Personal Statement of Faith that clearly addresses all three of the sections below:
  • Section 1: how a maturing Christian faith finds expression in the candidate's personal life, family life, community life, and current church membership;
  • Section 2: how the candidate integrates faith into his or her work life; and
  • Section 3: the candidate's understanding of and ability to support Bushnell's Theological Context for Community statement.
• Contact Information for three references, one of which must be the applicant's pastor or another appropriate church leader who is able to address the applicant's faith background.
• For faculty positions only: Official Transcripts. (Unofficial transcripts can be submitted with the application packet, but official transcripts will be required in the event an applicant is invited to interview with Bushnell.)

*Please include all requested materials. Incomplete application packets may result in disqualification.

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