Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Nursing

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) is seeking an Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Nursing for the ABAC Recruiting Location. The position is part-time and non-benefitted, reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Responsibilities include instruction, supervising clinicals, and assisting in evaluation materials. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a current unencumbered Georgia RN license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current unencumbered Georgia RN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in counseling and guidance of students through instruction.
• Supervise clinical experiences and assist in evaluation materials.
• Prepare and implement clinical schedules.
• Serve as a role model in professional, social, and civic arenas.
• Follow ABAC and Board of Regents policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Management skills

Communication skills

Time management

Delegate responsibilities

Supervisory principles

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Nursing

Location

ABAC Recruiting Location

Job ID

291449

Job Summary

Professional nurse who has responsibility for assisting in the counseling and guidance of students through conducting instruction as assigned. The faculty member is responsible to the Course Coordinator. This is a part‑time, non‑benefitted position.

Major Duties

Administrative

• Recognizes and informs Course Coordinator of existing or potential problems.

Instructional

• Assists students in applying nursing theories and evidence‑based practice principles in the areas of clinical, skills laboratory, and simulation.
• Supervises clinical experiences as assigned.
• Assists in evaluation materials as assigned.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of clinical schedules.
• Serves as a role model for students in the professional, social, and civic arena.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Knowledge and Skills Required by the Position

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures
• Knowledge of state and national issues related to higher education and nursing
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Effective Leadership skills
• Strong management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities
• Operation of computer skills and job‑related software programs and equipment as appropriate.

Supervisory Controls

• Reports directly to the Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Guidelines

• Follows all Board of Regents and the University Systems policies and procedures, ABAC’s College practices and policies, and ABAC School of Nursing Policies.
• Abides by all Georgia Board of Nursing policies and procedures
• Adheres to all policies and procedures required to maintain accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
• Adheres to all policies and procedures required by the healthcare facility in which the faculty member is assigned to perform clinical rotations.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• Consists of management duties
• Requires strong leadership and supervisory skills

Contacts

• Daily with nursing students as assigned per work schedule.
• Maintains contact with school dean, course coordinator, faculty and staff co-workers.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping
• May need to lift or move light objects
• Work is usually performed in a healthcare facility or laboratory/simulation setting

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

License

• Current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Georgia

Competency

• Verification of clinical nursing skills validity upon hire and as required by healthcare agency partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at [phone].