Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty - ADN

American Career College; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Career College in Richardson, Texas is seeking a faculty member to deliver clinical instruction and mentor nursing students. You will leverage your clinical expertise and educational methods to guide students in their learning journey and help them become successful healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree and a current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Texas, along with at least three years of experience in the nursing field. Join us in making a significant impact in healthcare education.

Qualifications

• 3 years of occupational experience in a related field.
• Direct patient care experience within the last 5 years.
• Experience teaching nursing courses.
• Training in educational methods and instructional techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical instruction according to approved syllabus.
• Serve as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator.
• Facilitate student learning associated with course outcomes.
• Participate in assessment of student learning activities.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Educational methods

Direct patient care

Microsoft Office Suite

Online learning management systems

Education

Master’s degree in nursing, education, or administration

Job description

At American Career College, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As a faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will join a collaborative, student‑centric culture valuing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship. As a part of this team, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career. At American Career College, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and passion with the next generation of nurses.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering clinical instruction according to an approved course syllabus using accepted and effective teaching methods; developing daily lesson plans; advising and tutoring students; maintaining current and accurate attendance and grade records; remaining current in applicable program teaching field; participating in faculty meetings, instructional seminars, and in‑service training sessions.
• Serving as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator.
• Focusing extensively on facilitating student learning associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes.
• Actively and substantively participating in assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes.

Your Experience Includes:

• 3 years of occupational experience in the subject field or in a closely related field.
• Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by:

• (A) One (1) year’s continuous, full‑time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area;
• (B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.

• Completion of at least one (1) year’s experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post‑baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
• Must demonstrate training in educational methods, testing and evaluation and evidence strength in instructional methodology, delivery and techniques as indicated by evaluation by supervisory personnel within 30 days of beginning instruction.
• Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process desirable.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.

Education:

• A minimum of a master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes coursework in nursing, education or administration from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and includes coursework in nursing or in natural, behavioral or social sciences relevant to nursing practice.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Texas required.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.