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

Pay

Range: Minimum: $16.00 Maximum: $100.00

Schedule

N/A