Adjunct, Nursing

Position Summary

The Adjunct Nursing Faculty member is responsible for facilitating student learning in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program through effective classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction. Faculty promote student success by fostering critical thinking, professional communication, clinical judgment, and evidence-based nursing practice in alignment with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and the mission of the College.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
• Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
• Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.
• Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.
• Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.
• Use only an FCC email account when conducting College business.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with current enrollment in a Master’s degree program
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Recent clinical experience in the area of instruction
• BLS required
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered teaching and learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in nursing education
• Experience with simulation, online learning platforms, and clinical instruction
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and competency-based nursing education