Adjunct Instructor in Nursing

Union University; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, invites applications for a faculty position to provide clinical instruction in the BSN program.

The lecturer will support classroom and laboratory teaching across nursing courses, participate in student assessment, and contribute to the university's Christian-centered approach to education.

Job description

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering Bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation’s premier Christian universities.

Teaching responsibilities include clinical instruction that will support the BSN program.

Other Job Duties

• Speaking and hearing ability to sufficiently communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Walk from office to the classroom and from one campus office to another office/building on campus.
• Spend extended periods of time sitting and standing with occasional instances of bending and stooping. Classroom and laboratory settings require periods of standing and sitting for the duration of class (1 to 3 hours).
• Ability to lift and carry files and materials, handle various types of media and equipment, occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, unless otherwise specified.
• Have adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to read words and numbers and interact with people in person, on the phone, through a computer, and in writing. Requires the ability to identify, observe, and assess visual color discrimination and depth perception.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls (e.g. mouse, keyboard, telephone, lab equipment). Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Posting Number

Posting Number F015P

Special Instructions to Applicants

Documents to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Faith
• Faith and Learning Statement
• Philosophy of Teaching

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Other (1)

Supplemental Questions

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