Mental Health Clinical Faculty (Part-Time): Oklahoma

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

About the Role

Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks qualified Mental Health Clinical Faculty (part-time) for our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Oklahoma. Teaching is onsite (in a clinical setting) with one of our clinical partners.

Mental-Health Nursing course overview: Emphasis is on the dynamics of an individual’s ability to function in society. The course focuses on content relative to anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence issues. It also incorporates health promotion and wellness issues such as stress management and personal growth. Therapeutic communication techniques, individual and group therapy practices, and community mental-health resources are also incorporated.

Responsibilities

• Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system, and profession.
• Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments.
• Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to individuals or groups.
• Evaluates and provides documented feedback to students on level of performance based on course objectives.
• Is available for remediation of students as required or needed.
• Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of agency/clinical personnel.
• Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with students' knowledge base, skill competency, and individual learning needs.
• Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork, and other written work in a timely manner.
• May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
• Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
• Reports to the dean or assistant dean; a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.

Requirements

• A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
• An unencumbered professional nursing license in the state of Oklahoma.
• At least two years of professional experience within the last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse.
• Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required.
• Illinois RN License will be required to teach all courses (course assignments prioritized to professors who are currently licensed in Illinois).

Skills

• Genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning.
• Exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect, and care.
• Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students, and the broader community.

Schedule

Most commonly 12-hour rotations (7a-7p) for three to four consecutive days.

Pay

The expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the candidate’s education and experience. Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught, experience and training, geographic location, licensure and certifications, market factors, departmental budgets, and responsibility.