Adjunct Faculty: Nursing Undergraduate Clinical Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.Position SummaryConcordia University is seeking part-time adjunct faculty in Clinical Teaching for the Undergraduate Nursing Program on the Mequon, WI campus. The successful candidate will be a registered professional nurse with expertise and experience in OB, Med-surg, or Community Health, who is responsible for supervising students in the clinical area. This contract is renewed on a semester-by-semester basis.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesAdjunct faculty are expected to comply with all rules and regulations as outlined in the Concordia Adjunct Faculty Handbook. In addition, each faculty member has the following responsibilities:AcademicAttend all clinical coordination meetings as scheduledDevelop or revise course syllabi, lesson plans and necessary handouts for assigned course, reflecting course objectives and program outcomesEvaluate and make recommendations regarding materials for potential use in the clinical courseUse the Nursing Program grading policy when establishing gradesKeep records of student performance and grades updated in the Canvas Learning Management SystemOther duties as assignedClinicalOrient students to clinical settingPlan student assignments in the clinical settingSelect and evaluate the method of student preparation for clinical assignmentsEvaluate students' written work and clinical performance using established rubricsProvide frequent and timely verbal and written feedback to students, including conducting mid-rotation and end-of-rotation conferencesWork collaboratively with staff at assigned clinical facilityCommunicate regularly with the course coordinator about student progressProfessional ActivityUpdate curriculum vitae annuallyKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesExhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizationsFamiliar with the university campus lifeAble to present a Christian and professional mannerCandidates should possess strong written and oral communications skillsMembership with a Christian churchSupportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)Education & ExperienceCurrent licensure to practice professional nursing in WisconsinEarned Master of Science in Nursing degreeMinimum two years of experience as a staff nurseCurrent knowledge of clinical practice within the area of teaching responsibilityDemonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a teamPhysical Demands/Equipment (Click to View)Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.