Adjunct Nursing Faculty – BSN Program

Responsibilities

• Provide online didactic instruction and academic support to assigned nursing students.
• Facilitate asynchronous BSN courses in alignment with established course objectives, program outcomes, and accreditation standards.
• Implement instructional strategies that promote student engagement and course completion.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments, discussions, and assessments.
• Utilize the institution’s learning management system to manage course materials, grades, and communication.
• Maintain availability to students through virtual office hours, email, and approved communication platforms.
• Adhere to established grading timelines and academic policies.
• Participate in required adjunct orientation, training, and annual professional development.
• Maintain accurate academic records and documentation in compliance with institutional, accreditation, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with course coordinators, full-time faculty, and program leadership to ensure instructional consistency.
• Provide appropriate referrals for academic or personal concerns impacting student success.
• Uphold confidentiality and comply with institutional policies and accreditation standards.
• Maintain familiarity with current nursing education standards and online teaching best practices.
• Communicate regularly with the BSN Program Director or Dean of Nursing as needed.

Requirements

• Education or Training: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution (required).
• Graduate degree in nursing or education (MSN, DNP, PhD, EdD) preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of recent clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Prior online teaching experience or completion of online teaching training preferred.
• Experience teaching in a BSN or RN-to-BSN program preferred.
• Familiarity with CCNE accreditation standards and AACN Essentials preferred.
• Experience with online simulation or virtual clinical platforms preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to student-centered learning and academic excellence.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet grading deadlines.
• Tech proficiency with learning management systems and virtual teaching tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
• Cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing education.