Adjunct Nursing - Pediatrics/Obstetrics

Position Title Adjunct Nursing - Pediatrics/Obstetrics Department Academics Campus College Wide Additional Information Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS. Clinical Instruction pay rate: $35.95/hr varies; currently seeking daylight, evening, and weekend lab and clinical assignments. Work Hours (for hourly positions) Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department. Salary Grade Per Contract Job Category Adjunct/Faculty Employment Type Adjunct Part-Time General Summary The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, learning theory, and pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development. Requirements Clinical/Lab Adjunct Faculty: RN (current PA license); Masters in Nursing preferred or bachelor’s in nursing with documentation of active pursuit of a master’s degree in nursing; minimum three years of clinical experience within the past five years, minimum of 1 year of critical care clinical experience in the past 3 years. Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills, post‑secondary teaching experiences, work experiences in the discipline to be taught, and knowledge of industry‑related software and systems, including industry certifications where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Duties The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus, develop and measure learning outcomes, assess student performance, and maintain grade records. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline knowledge and instructional methods. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials. Support the college’s goals. Perform other related duties as required or assigned. Clearances Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed