Adjunct Clinical Faculty - Evenings

Galen College of Nursing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for MSN program

50% tuition discount for DNP Program

Certification renewal and exam reimbursement

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Free counseling services

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Consumer discounts

Colleague recognition program

Disaster Relief Support

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing is seeking Adjunct Clinical Faculty for evenings in Austin, Texas. The position involves facilitating nursing education and assessing student learning. Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and have at least two years of clinical nursing experience. Additional responsibilities include curriculum development and maintaining professional practice. Benefits include tuition discounts, certification reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan. Become part of an institution recognized as a Center of Excellence by NLN.

Qualifications

• Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and learner development.
• Implement teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs.
• Analyze student assessment data for course improvement.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Assessment and evaluation

Nursing experience

Curriculum development

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Shift: 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM; days vary

Adjunct Nursing faculty are responsible for facilitating learning and learner development, using assessment and evaluation strategies, participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, evaluating student learning and program outcomes, and functioning within the educational environment. This role must be fulfilled in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates an environment that facilitates learning and achieving desired student learning and program outcomes.
• Implements various teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired learner outcomes, content, and context.
• Helps students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.
• Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in all settings (classroom, lab, or clinical) and all domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) of learning.
• Analyzes student assessment and evaluation data to inform decision-making in continuous course improvement.
• Implement a curriculum with clearly articulated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs), which organize the curriculum, guide the delivery of instruction, direct learning activities, and evaluate student progress.
• Designs and implements program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the program.
• Participates in professional development activities that increase socialization to and effectiveness of the faculty role.
• Maintains the professional practice knowledge and expertise in areas of responsibility needed to help students prepare for contemporary nursing practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to the College’s mission and values of inspiring and fostering excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
• Other essential responsibilities as outlined by the applicable state board of nursing.

Position Requirements

• Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse and per the State Board of Nursing
• Education Qualifications: A minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree is required. BSN-prepared nurses may be considered depending on the campus’s needs.
• Experiential Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, and per the State Board of Nursing

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

If performing nursing duties related to clinical instruction (especially patient contact) hazards may include needle sticks, blood and bodily fluid exposure, or any other hazard a Registered Nurse (RN) might be exposed to in the normal performance of nursing care. Position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in the classroom and office are minimal and are considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, or any other related activity to patient care. Position requires regular attendance, and may require evening or weekend hours, and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms.

Benefits

• Adjunct faculty are eligible for a 75% tuition discount for Galen’s Academic Leadership MSN program and a 50% discount on tuition for our Academic Leadership DNP Program.
• Certification renewal and exam reimbursement (after 12 months of employment)
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Consumer discounts
• Colleague recognition program
• Disaster Relief Support

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Adjunct Clinical Faculty - Evenings