Nursing Adjunct Educator

Jersey College is an institution of higher learning with a vision to be nationally recognized through dedication to excellence and innovation in nursing education, offering pathways for professional growth. Since our founding, Jersey College has graduated over 13,500 nurses.

About the role

We are looking for Registered Nurses who have a desire and passion for teaching and will take both pride and ownership in the success of their students. This is a PRN (as needed) position for Semester 1, starting 8/31/26.

Schedule: Tuesday or Thursday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, plus POD meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction at long-term care, sub-acute, and acute clinical sites.
• Create a clinical environment that fosters students' academic growth and guides their professional development.
• Prepare student progress reports and grade reports.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance records.
• Evaluate student competence based on program philosophy and objectives.
• Implement evaluation devices of student learning and clinical experience to measure progress and competency.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Maintain professional qualifications as a Registered Nurse Instructor through participation in continuing education programs, in-service training, and academic courses.
• Perform other duties as required by the program director, program dean, or campus administration.

Requirements

• MSN (required).
• Valid State RN License (required).
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to create and maintain relationships with students and co-workers.
• Motivated and self-directed.
• Team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow.
• Ability to supervise students in the clinical environment.
• Ability to deliver an effective lesson on the level of an RN or PN student.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the area of nursing specialty.
• Relevant experience as a Registered Nurse that will contribute to student learning.