Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Oklahoma Baptist University transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ. All employees are expected to embrace and model the following commitments: demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith, commit to the mission and vision of OBU, treat people with dignity and respect, build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust, strive for excellence through teamwork and leadership, and manage human and financial resources wisely.

About the Role

The School of Nursing is seeking dynamic, experienced, and student-focused individuals to serve as Adjunct Nursing Faculty. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings, supporting the mission to educate students to become professional, caring, and competent nurses who integrate personal faith with the discipline of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (Classroom, Lab, and/or Clinicals)
  • Traditional Class Responsibilities
    • Accept assignments for classes consistent with experience and expertise
    • Plan directed learning activities to assist students in mastery of content
    • Formulate test items in an online testing format to evaluate student mastery
    • Evaluate course effectiveness
    • Manage courses in Canvas
    • Develop, update, and disseminate syllabi according to program requirements
  • Online & Hybrid Class Responsibilities
    • Design and deliver online or hybrid courses using Canvas
    • Engage students in virtual learning environments using video conferencing, discussion boards, multimedia content, and digital assessment tools
    • Maintain active online presence and provide regular virtual office hours and communication
  • Clinical Responsibilities
    • Assist in arranging orientation periods to the clinical agency
    • Be on site with students during the clinical class period
    • Communicate with agency staff regarding student competencies and responsibilities
    • Assign patients for student's delivery of nursing care
    • Evaluate clinical sites with agency staff, faculty, and student responses
    • Communicate with faculty teaching other sections of the course to compare student performance and experiences
  • Skills Lab Responsibilities
    • Plan, organize, and facilitate hands-on skills lab sessions aligned with curriculum
    • Demonstrate nursing procedures and ensure students acquire psychomotor skills safely
    • Supervise student practice of essential nursing skills (e.g., medication administration, wound care, IV insertion, catheterization, vital sign assessment)
    • Provide immediate feedback and remediation during skill acquisition
    • Ensure skills lab equipment and supplies are properly maintained, cleaned, and stocked
    • Collaborate with lab coordinator or full-time faculty to develop skills checklists and performance rubrics
    • Promote adherence to infection control and safety protocols
  • Simulation Lab Responsibilities
    • Facilitate high- and low-fidelity simulation scenarios to reflect real-world clinical situations
    • Operate simulation technology
    • Guide students through pre-briefing, simulation, and structured debriefing sessions
    • Assess student performance in simulated environments and document learning outcomes
    • Collaborate with other faculty and simulation staff to revise and improve simulation experiences
    • Ensure simulations meet programmatic and accreditation standards

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
  • Master of Science in Nursing (for Classroom instruction)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (for Clinical instruction)
  • Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Oklahoma
  • Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
  • Strong interpersonal and teaching skills
  • Ability to assess student ability and adjust teaching as appropriate
  • Ability to advise students
  • Proficiency in using learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and online education delivery methods
  • Proficiency in computer software/hardware and classroom audio/visual equipment
  • Sufficient mobility and physical stamina to walk about campus/clinical sites and transport moderately heavy items
• Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD, EdD, or DNP in Nursing (for Classroom instruction)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (for Clinical instruction)
  • Prior teaching experience
• Special Requirements
  • Commitment to the vision and mission of Oklahoma Baptist University
  • Active membership in a local evangelical church