Adjunct Faculty - Nursing Clinical Instruction

South University

About the role

The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is responsible for the general effectiveness of clinical experiences. This adjunct clinical instructor prepares and teaches clinical and/or laboratory nursing courses, working with the Lead Clinical Faculty, Clinical Coordinator, and the Program Director. This is an in-person position.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in clinical practice, internships, observations, field experiences, nursing labs, and other similar course and graduation requirements.
• Counsels or refers students with identified clinical performance problems.
• Maintains the highest moral and ethical standards as an educator, nursing professional, and community member.
• Debriefs and evaluates students in clinical practice, observations, and field experiences.
• Teaches the number of hours and courses stated in the employment contract for the stated time periods.
• Meets all clinical and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated time.
• Articulates course learning outcomes or objectives to ensure student understanding of expectations.
• Creates course materials to deliver information in an understandable and engaging manner.
• Adheres to identified office hours and assists students in understanding course content and clinical scenarios.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Experience in Pediatrics or Medical/Surgical required.
• Two (2) years of experience in the clinical specialty area.
• Current knowledge in the area of clinical practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with students.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Computer-based skills (e.g., software, analytical, and report writing skills).
• Demonstrated clinical competency and professional standards of practice.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse campus constituents.
• Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.
• Ability to learn from students’ participation, demonstrate fair and consistent behavior, and show compassion.
• Ability to perform within legal and ethical boundaries.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered RN nursing license.
• Membership in a professional association related to area of instruction preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.