Adjunct Faculty - Nursing - Southside College of Health Sciences - PRN

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The primary function and general purpose of the adjunct faculty position is to provide the opportunity to offer multiple sections of courses and/or offer courses outside the area of expertise of the full-time faculty. Responsibilities are focused upon providing excellence in teaching within the nursing curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Ground teaching, learning assessment, and evaluation strategies in educational and curricular theory and evidence-based teaching research.
• Plan and provide didactic, clinical, and/or laboratory instruction that reflects an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the educational program.
• Utilize innovative teaching strategies and information technologies to facilitate student learning.
• Provide availability to students in order to answer questions/concerns regarding course material and expectations.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Maintain accurate record of student achievement and submit documentation of such to both students and the registrar by established deadlines.
• Maintains specific faculty role expectations delineated in the Associate Handbook.
• Engage in critical self-reflection regarding personal performance as a faculty member.
• Manage time effectively for course preparation and learning activities.

Requirements

• Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Higher minimum degrees may be needed to meet programmatic needs.
• Specialty/Major: Degree is congruent with program or specialty that you teach.
• Preferred Education: Graduate (Master’s) or Post-Graduate Degree (doctorate)
• Specialty/Major: Terminal research or practice degree in needed specialty (i.e. PhD, DNP, PharmD, EdD,)
• Licensure/Certification Required: Current license to practice in appropriate field in the Commonwealth of VA, as applicable.
• Certification may be required in specific educational programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Three years of clinical experience in the appropriate field.

Skills

• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Situational awareness to respond promptly and adapt to change as needed.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.