Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty - Mental Health

Galen College of Nursing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Free counseling services

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing is seeking a dedicated Nursing Faculty member to facilitate learning and engage in the full scope of academic nurse educator responsibilities. The ideal candidate will hold an MSN degree and possess a current RN license. Your role will include curriculum development and evaluation, supporting student success while fostering a culture of respect and integrity.

The position offers benefits such as comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) plan, with responsibilities demanding both clinical and educational engagement in an ever-evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active, current, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Must engage in continuous development of the nurse educator role.

Responsibilities

• Effectively facilitate learning and learner development.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Engage in scholarship and function as a leader.

Skills

Assessment and evaluation strategies

Curriculum development

Engagement in scholarship

Leadership and change agent skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Minimum of an MSN Degree

Job description

Introduction

Day, evening, or weekend classes may be assigned to Faculty as needed to accommodate student or College needs.

Do you work in a culture where good ideas can come from anywhere and transparency is vital? Do you have the career opportunities as an educator that you want in your current role? At Galen College of Nursing respect, accountability and integrity are non‑negotiables, and commitment is created and sustained through the development of all employees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Nursing faculty are responsible for engaging in the full scope of the academic nurse educator role. These responsibilities include facilitate learning and learner development.

• Use assessment and evaluation strategies; participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluation of program outcomes.
• Ongoing development of the nurse educator role.
• Engage in scholarship.
• Develop and function as a leader and change agent.
• Function within the educational environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Effectively facilitates learning and learner development.
• Uses assessment and evaluation strategies.
• Participates in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participates in evaluation of the program outcomes.
• Continuously develops in the academic educator role.
• Engages in scholarship.
• Functions as change agent and leader.
• Functions within the educational environment.

Position Requirements

1. Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse and per State Board of Nursing.
2. Education Qualifications: Minimum of an MSN Degree.
3. Experiential Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and per 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. This role must be fulfilled in accordance with rules and regulations of the state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.