Adjunct Faculty Nursing

Kaskaskia College; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Centralia, Illinois is seeking an adjunct nursing faculty member to teach nursing courses. The role involves preparing course materials, assessing student learning, and maintaining attendance records. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's degree in nursing for the ADN program and a Bachelor's degree for the LPN program, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position requires work both in classroom settings and clinical environments.

Qualifications

• Required to teach students in classroom and clinical settings.
• Must commit to community college mission and philosophy.
• Willingness to participate in professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties as assigned.
• Prepare or update syllabi and course documents.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Assess student learning and participate in college-wide assessment.
• Maintain attendance and grade records and report absences promptly.
• Engage in professional development and stay current in nursing trends.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Masters degree in nursing for ADN program

Bachelors degree in nursing for LPN program

Job description

To perform instruction and other related duties in the Colleges instructional program.

Organizational Relationships

Adjunct nursing faculty member reports to the course lead instructor, who reports to the Dean, who reports to the Vice President, who reports to the President.

Qualifications for Position

Qualifications required for area of teaching Masters degree in nursing required for ADN program; Bachelors degree in nursing required for LPN program Commitment to community college mission and philosophy Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills Willingness and ability to teach students in the classroom and clinical setting Work with entire College community in an effective and positive manner

Essential Functions

Perform instructional duties as assigned for appropriate subject area Prepare or update syllabi or clinical course documents for instructional area as assigned. Participate in selection of textbooks and equipment, which the instructor deems necessary in instructional assignments. Perform assessment of student learning and participate in College wide assessment program. Report absences from assigned responsibilities promptly to the Dean Maintain attendance and grade records and provide these records for review as necessary Participate in professional development activities both on campus and off-campus, if available. Keep abreast of current trends, technologies and information in subject area.

Other Functions

Perform other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Controls

Adjunct faculty member is required to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision. Consultation as necessary is available with the Course Lead instructor.

Guidelines

Adjunct faculty member is expected to follow all College policies and procedures, all hospital or clinical site policies and procedures, as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Adjunct faculty member is also expected to adhere to and foster development of Kaskaskia College core values of compassion, honesty, respect, responsibility and fairness.

Personal Relationships

Depending on the specific teaching schedule, adjunct faculty member can expect to have frequent contact with students and other College employees.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Depending on the adjunct faculty members load assignment, duties will be performed in either a classroom setting or internship or clinical environment. Travel within the College district, as well as occasional overnight travel is required as necessary to perform the duties of the position

As an AA/EEO employer Kaskaskia College is interested in receiving applications from individuals who would enhance the diversity of the College.