Adjunct Faculty Pool - Nursing (NURS)

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking an Adjunct Nursing Faculty member to teach part-time on a fixed-term basis. Responsibilities include establishing learning objectives, evaluating student performance, and participating in program reviews.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution, current certifications, and be licensed by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students and contribute to their educational success.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited university program required.
• Current BLS certification and New Mexico nursing licensure required.
• Experience in NLN Associate Degree Nursing program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades.
• Serve as an academic advisor to students as assigned.
• Teach assigned courses, on or off campus.
• Upgrade educational programs and curriculum development.

Skills

Effective Instruction

Curriculum Development

Student Performance Evaluation

Academic Advising

Education

Masters Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Information

• Compensation: Based on Adjunct Pay Schedule
• Compensation Type: Salary
• Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Grade:
• Department:

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service. They have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper-division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower-division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence. Adjunct Faculty members can only serve as Faculty Senators if they teach during the current semester or have taught within the last fiscal year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades.
• Serve as an academic advisor to students as assigned.
• Maintain the office environment and required materials.
• Provide the most effective instruction possible in one’s discipline to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve specified learning objectives.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials.
• Meet all classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration; make arrangements for appointments with students at other times.
• Participate in the department’s/division’s review of courses and programs.
• Upgrade the educational program by evaluating course content, student needs, and instructional methods; make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of course syllabi; engage in curriculum development (revising and updating existing courses and programs, creating new courses and programs).
• Evaluate support materials available to students in the library and make recommendations for improving collections in one’s field.
• Keep accurate records of student attendance, grades, etc.
• Make arrangements with the department chair or assistant dean for covering classes when scheduling an absence.
• Meet all deadlines in submitting grades or other required information on students.
• Attend all faculty meetings, other convocations as appropriate, and graduation exercises.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited university program required or within one year of completion of a Masters Degree in Nursing.
• Credentials and certifications including BLS must be current.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the New Mexico Board of Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an NLN Associate Degree Nursing program is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must meet the requirements of our clinical institutions. Approximate percentages of other activities: Standing 30%; Walking 30%; Sitting 35%; Driving 5%.

EEO & Equal Opportunity Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in its employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.