Adjunct - Clinical Faculty

Saint Elizabeth University; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized health care plan

403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Paid state and federal holidays

Employee discount program

Job summary

Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown, New Jersey, is seeking an Adjunct Clinical Faculty member for its Nursing Department. This role involves supervising nursing students in clinical settings, integrating classroom knowledge into practice, and evaluating clinical performance. Candidates need a Master's in Nursing, a current New Jersey RN license, and a minimum of three years in clinical nursing. Benefits include health care plans, retirement savings plans, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years recent clinical nursing experience in the relevant specialty area.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student success.
• Ability to travel to assigned clinical sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct nursing students in clinical settings across assigned healthcare agencies.
• Evaluate student clinical performance and provide timely feedback.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and state board regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Adjunct – Clinical Faculty

Saint Elizabeth University, located in Morristown, New Jersey, seeks a dedicated, student-centered nursing professional to join our Nursing Department as Adjunct Clinical Faculty. Candidates should be comfortable working in a mission-based university environment and possess a passion for mentoring future nurses in clinical practice settings. The successful candidate will provide direct supervision, instruction, and evaluation of nursing students in clinical environments while promoting safe, evidence-based, and compassionate patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct nursing students in clinical settings across assigned healthcare agencies.
• Facilitate the integration of classroom knowledge into clinical practice.
• Evaluate student clinical performance and provide timely feedback.
• Promote professionalism, accountability, and adherence to ethical nursing standards.
• Collaborate with course coordinators and full-time faculty regarding student progress and course expectations.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, attendance, and evaluation records.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, healthcare agency requirements, and state board regulations.
• Participate in faculty orientation and required training activities.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Current unencumbered New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of three years recent clinical nursing experience in the relevant specialty area.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student success.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to assigned clinical sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical teaching or precepting experience.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and electronic documentation systems.
• Specialty certification in area of clinical expertise: Critical Care, Maternity, Mental Health, Medical‑Surgical, Pediatrics.

Benefits

• Employer‑subsidized health care plan, dental and vision plan (paid by employee).
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Group life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to employee.
• Supplemental insurance available for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Other voluntary plans (legal, identity‑theft, accident, critical care, etc.).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.
• Tuition exchange program with reciprocal scholarships at 600+ national colleges and universities.
• Paid state and federal holidays, plus week before and week after Christmas off with pay.
• Paid days off on Fridays in the summer months.
• Birthday as a paid day off.
• Vacation days, sick days.
• Employee discount program.

EEO/AA Statement

Saint Elizabeth University is committed to fostering a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Our collective success is driven by the open and respectful exchange of ideas—an exchange that is enriched by the diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that this environment thrives when all individuals feel welcomed, safe, secure, and heard.

In support of this commitment, Saint Elizabeth University provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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