Adjunct Faculty: Nursing Pre-licensure DE-MSN Clinical Instructor

Concordia University, Wisconsin; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Concordia University Wisconsin is seeking a part-time clinical adjunct faculty member in Mequon, WI to supervise nursing students in the clinical area for pre-licensure courses in the DE-MSN program. The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with OB/Peds, Med-surg, or Community Health experience.

This is an in-person, on-unit position with semester-by-semester renewal. Responsibilities include coordinating with the course team, developing or revising syllabi, evaluating student

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin.
• Earned Master of Science in Nursing degree.
• Minimum two years of experience as a staff nurse.
• Current knowledge of clinical practice within the area of teaching responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Attend clinical coordination meetings as scheduled.
• Develop or revise course syllabi, lesson plans and necessary handouts for assigned course, reflecting course objectives and program outcomes.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding materials for potential use in the clinical course.
• Use the Nursing Program grading policy when establishing grades.
• Keep records of student performance and grades updated in the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Orient students to clinical setting.
• Plan student assignments in the clinical setting.
• Select and evaluate the method of student preparation for clinical assignments.
• Evaluate students' written work and clinical performance using established rubrics.
• Provide frequent and timely verbal and written feedback to students, including mid-rotation and end-of-rotation conferences.
• Work collaboratively with staff at assigned clinical facility.
• Communicate regularly with the course coordinator about student progress.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Written communication

Oral communication

Christian faith

LCMS knowledge

Education

MSN degree

Wisconsin RN license

Job description

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University is seeking part-time clinical adjunct faculty in Mequon, WI for pre-licensure courses in the DE-MSN program. The successful candidate will be a registered professional nurse with expertise and experience in OB/Ped's, Med-surg, or Community Health, who is responsible for supervising students in the clinical area. This contract is renewed on a semester-by-semester basis. This is an in-person, on-unit clinical instructor position and is not an online teaching position.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty are expected to comply with all rules and regulations as outlined in the Concordia Adjunct Faculty Handbook. In addition, each faculty member has the following responsibilities:

Academic

• Attend all clinical coordination meetings as scheduled
• Develop or revise course syllabi, lesson plans and necessary handouts for assigned course, reflecting course objectives and program outcomes
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding materials for potential use in the clinical course
• Use the Nursing Program grading policy when establishing grades
• Keep records of student performance and grades updated in the Canvas Learning Management System
• Other duties as assigned

Clinical

• Orient students to clinical setting
• Plan student assignments in the clinical setting
• Select and evaluate the method of student preparation for clinical assignments
• Evaluate students' written work and clinical performance using established rubrics
• Provide frequent and timely verbal and written feedback to students, including conducting mid-rotation and end-of-rotation conferences
• Work collaboratively with staff at assigned clinical facility
• Communicate regularly with the course coordinator about student progress

Professional Activity

• Update curriculum vitae annually

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
• Familiar with the university campus life
• Able to present a Christian and professional manner
• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills
• Membership with a Christian church
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Current licensure to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin
• Earned Master of Science in Nursing degree
• Minimum two years of experience as a staff nurse
• Current knowledge of clinical practice within the area of teaching responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.