Nursing Adjunct Faculty - Med/Surg Specialty

About the role

The Arizona College of Nursing is seeking experienced and passionate nursing educators to join our dynamic team. As a nursing adjunct faculty member, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of nursing education and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, teaches, and evaluates the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program.
• Designs, implements, teaches, evaluates, and revises the curriculum.
• Documents actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.
• Leads simulation learning experiences in the Nursing Lab.
• Teaches and evaluates students in the classroom.
• Supports students' progression in academics and socialization into the role of nursing.
• Utilizes an array of assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
• Participates in systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation and program revision.
• Works with Course Lead Faculty to develop student success plans and remediate "at risk" students.
• Grades associated clinical papers and provides students with timely and clear feedback.
• Maintains all records on student performance, i.e., Student Success Plan, Progressive Disciplinary Plan, and Mid-term and final clinical evaluations.
• Completes clinical site evaluations.
• Adheres to/enforces the policies and procedures of Arizona College of Nursing and the assigned clinical facility.
• Attends course faculty meetings during planning week to assure all clinical rotations are in alignment with the didactic course.
• Plans, teaches, and evaluates classroom, clinical, skills labs and other learning experiences in conjunction with other team members.
• Connects students to College resources for their success.
• Participates in the academic advisement and counseling of students as necessary.
• Consistently demonstrates and coaches students on soft skills.
• Leadership and ethics
• Communication and critical thinking
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Responsibility and dependability
• Attends campus-based orientation and faculty meetings when applicable.
• Provides input to developing, evaluating, and revising program policies as applicable.
• Protects student privacy through completing required FERPA training and upholding FERPA guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate degree required, if the graduate degree is not in nursing must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a graduate degree in a related discipline from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university is preferred.
• Holds a current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or enhance compact nurse licensure relevant to the state of teaching location.
• Certified Nurse Educator certification and national certification in area of nursing specialty is preferred.
• Maintains professional competence/expertise in teaching through activities such as nursing practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects and professional writing.

Qualifications

• Subject to state BON/BRN/HEB regulation(s) where the campus/student is located.

Skills

• Passion
• Excellence
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Integrity

Benefits

• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Pay

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate clinical rotations and class schedules.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online. No phone calls, please.