Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Nursing - All areas (Medical Surgical, Pediatrics, OB, Psychiatric)

Nursing Instructor

The nursing instructor is responsible for teaching in the classroom, campus laboratory, and clinical area on campus and/or at a satellite or off-site campus/location. The successful candidate will be involved in collaborative teaching within his/her identified clinical specialty and at least one other content area. He/she will participate in division and college activities and will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and excellence in the classroom, clinical practice and laboratory instruction.

Core Competencies and Qualifications

Current Unencumbered RN License from the State of Michigan required. Adjunct Clinical Instructors require BSN or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Nursing. Three years medical-surgical or specialty area nursing clinical experience required.

The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following:

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing with a major or area of concentration in medical/surgical, obstetrics, psychiatric, or pediatric nursing preferred.
• Prior college/school of nursing classroom theory and clinical teaching in medical/surgical, pediatric, obstetric, or psychiatric nursing is desirable, but not required.
• In addition to teaching, prior experience in curriculum revision and teaching innovation, the ACEN accreditation process, course/program development, knowledge of simulation, and the use of current instructional technology is desirable. Experience with distance education is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to

• Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of his or her discipline.
• Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities in order to identify and implement effective teaching strategies that foster student learning.
• Make a reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and ensure that his or her evaluations of students reflect each student's performance.
• Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in the classroom or an online learning environment.
• Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law.
• Demonstrate mastery of course material, come to class prepared to teach the days lesson (including preparing all handouts, exams or other materials before the start of class), and present the material conscientiously.
• Teach course(s) in accordance with the description in the Course Master and in accordance with Department and/or standardized course policies. It is recognized that the methods, procedures, and interpretations of various instructors may differ.
• Make himself or herself available for student consultations and provide guidance to students to promote student learning and success.
• Meet all scheduled classes and final examinations as scheduled.
• Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate records of students' attendance, intermediate, and final grades; submit required reports to the appropriate office by the scheduled deadlines.
• Develop and distribute an effective course syllabus, following the guidelines of College policies and incorporating required elements of the course master; adhere to the written syllabus throughout the semester, within reasonable limits; participate in the College course evaluation process.
• Be informed of the Colleges support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.
• Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff so as to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere.
• Notify the Associate Dean as soon as possible if unable to meet scheduled class session; schedule personal vacations to coincide with the College.
• Responsible for performing, analyzing and reporting assessment of student learning.