Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Clinical Instructor

South University; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

South University in Florida seeks a Nursing Clinical Adjunct to support clinical experiences and teaching in nursing courses. The adjunct works with Lead Clinical Faculty, Clinical Coordinator, and Program Director, and this position is campus-based.

Responsibilities include supervising students, counseling on performance issues, and developing course materials and syllabi while maintaining offices hours for student support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; master's degree preferred.
• Two years’ experience in the clinical specialty area.
• Med Surg experience preferred.
• 3–5 years bedside experience.
• Membership in a professional association related to area of instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in clinical practice, internships, observations, field experiences, nursing labs, and other course requirements.
• Counsels or refers students with identified clinical performance problems.
• Debriefs and evaluates students in clinical practice and field experiences.
• Articulates course learning outcomes to ensure understanding by students.
• Assists with creation of course/clinical syllabus and prepares course materials.
• Maintains office hours and makes themselves available for one-to-one or small group sessions.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Computer skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online.

The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home.

What's next for you is the first priority for us!

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

Position Summary

The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is responsible for the general effectiveness of the clinical experiences. He/she has primary responsibility for preparing and teaching clinical and/or laboratory nursing courses. The Nursing Clinical Adjunct works with the Lead Clinical Faculty, the Clinical Coordinator, and the Program Director. This position is campus-based.

Key Job Elements

• The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is an adjunct clinical faculty member who:
• Supervises students in clinical practice, internships, observations, field experiences, nursing labs, and other similar course and graduation requirements
• Counsels or refers students with identified clinical performance problems.
• Maintains the highest moral and ethical standards as an educator, as a nursing professional, and as a responsible member of the community.
• Debriefs and evaluates students in clinical practice, observations, and field experiences.
• Teaches the number of hours and courses stated in the employment contract for the stated time periods.
• Meets all clinicals and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated time.
• Articulates course learning outcomes or objectives to ensure student understanding of course learning objectives and expectations.
• Assists the Lead Clinical Faculty with the creation of the course/clinical syllabus
• Creates course materials required to deliver course information in an understandable and interesting manner to ensure students are engaged with the course material to facilitate achievement of the course learning outcomes.
• Adheres to identified office hours and be available to assist students to understand course content and/or clinical scenarios to facilitate the comprehension of materials through one-to-one meeting or in assists students to master course material by being available through “office hours” and or small group sessions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a master’s degree in nursing preferred
• Two years’ experience in the clinical specialty area
• Med Surg experience preferred
• 3-5 years of bedside experience
• Membership in a professional association related to area of instruction preferred.
• Current knowledge in area of clinical practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
• Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills)
• Demonstrated clinical competency and professional standards of practice.

Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. In the clinical facility, the employee may be required to perform considerable amount of walking or standing, along with operation of complex equipment. The employee may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, and odors and other potentially unsafe conditions. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description and may be required to pass health status clearance by the affiliated agency.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.