Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Located in Nashville, TN.

You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many!

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we've dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you'll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you're looking for a PRN nursing position where you can make a difference while also working in your bedside nursing position, growing professionally, and being part of a caring team, we'd love for you to apply for an Adjunct Faculty position today!

Position Overview:

Adjunct Nursing faculty are responsible for facilitating learning and learner development, using assessment and evaluation strategies, participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, evaluating student learning and program outcomes, and functioning within the educational environment. This role must be fulfilled in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates an environment that facilitates learning and achieving desired student learning and program outcomes.
• Implements various teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired learner outcomes, content, and context.
• Helps students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.
• Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in all settings (classroom, lab, or clinical) and all domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) of learning.
• Analyzes student assessment and evaluation data to inform decision-making in continuous course improvement.
• Implement a curriculum with clearly articulated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs), which organize the curriculum, guide the delivery of instruction, direct learning activities, and evaluate student progress.
• Designs and implements program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the program.
• Participates in professional development activities that increase socialization to and effectiveness of the faculty role.
• Maintains the professional practice knowledge and expertise in areas of responsibility needed to help students prepare for contemporary nursing practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to the College's mission and values of inspiring and fostering excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
• Other essential responsibilities as outlined by the applicable state board of nursing.

Position Requirements

• Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse and per the State Board of Nursing
• Education Qualifications: A minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree is required. BSN-prepared nurses may be considered depending on the campus's needs.
• Experiential Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, and per the State Board of Nursing

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment: If performing nursing duties related to clinical instruction (especially patient contact) hazards may include needle sticks, blood and bodily fluid exposure, or any other hazard a Registered Nurse (RN) might be exposed to in the normal performance of nursing care. Position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in the classroom and office are minimal and are considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, or any other related activity to patient care. Position requires regular attendance, and may require evening or weekend hours, and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms.

Benefits

• Adjunct faculty are eligible for a 75% tuition discount for Galen's Academic Leadership MSN program and a 50% discount on tuition for our Academic Leadership DNP Program.
• Certification renewal and exam reimbursement (after 12 months of employment)
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Consumer discounts
• Colleague recognition program
• Disaster Relief Support

Learn more about Employee Benefits.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen's Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.