Nursing (Post-Baccalaureate) - Affiliate Adjunct Faculty

About the role

Bethel University is searching for an Affiliate Adjunct faculty member who will teach primarily adult medical-surgical and fundamentals clinical and laboratory courses working with adult students in an accelerated post-baccalaureate nursing program. Most courses are hybrid with clinical experiences and skills intensives.

Responsibilities

• Teach in clinical settings; specifically adult medical/surgical (inpatient acute care settings) and fundamentals (TCU settings).
• Other specialty settings as qualified.
• Teach in the nursing skills and simulation labs.
• Some online teaching in hybrid skills and clinical courses.
• Evaluation of students in clinical and skills settings, including performance exams.
• Contribute to teaching team meetings, curriculum projects, and office hours (other faculty responsibilities like advising and University committee work are not expected for this position).

Qualifications

• Commitment to Bethel’s core values
• Commitment to exploring connections between nursing and the Christian faith
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring
• Enthusiasm for teaching and nursing practice
• Commitment to staying current on best practices in nursing and healthcare
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to mentor nursing students, identifying growth opportunities and educational needs
• Commitment to facilitating the development of clinical judgment in students
• Flexibility and ability to adapt
• Able to work with a team
• Respectful of diverse talents and perspectives

Experience

• A minimum of three years of clinical practice experience in medical/surgical nursing required
• Clinical practice experience in an additional nursing specialty welcome
• Previous experience as a nurse educator in an academic setting or as a preceptor of students or new nursing employees would be an asset
• Previous experience working with diverse individuals or groups is preferred

Education

• A Master’s degree in nursing is required
• A clinical focus with practice in adult medical-surgical nursing care setting is required
• Current Minnesota RN licensure or eligibility is required