Adjunct Instructor - Nursing

Niagara University; Town of Lewiston (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Graduate Nursing to teach advanced practice nursing students. Responsibilities include maintaining licensure, participating in orientations, and ensuring a professional learning environment. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and possess current New York State RN licensure. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in New York State.
• Minimum of two years nursing practice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach advanced practice nursing students in clinical settings.
• Maintain required certifications/licensure.
• Communicate with Program Director and full‑time faculty.

Skills

Advanced practice nursing

Nursing education

Flexibility

Education

Master’s or higher degree in Nursing

Current registered nurse licensure in New York State

Job description

Adjunct Professor / Graduate Nursing

Position Details

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Position Status: Adjunct

Job Description Summary

Adjunct Faculty are responsible for teaching advanced practice nursing students in the clinical setting in one of the following specialization areas: Family Nurse Practitioner or Nursing Education. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to and excellence in graduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a model of professionalism and act as a resource for students within the teaching‑learning environment
• Maintain required certifications/licensure and demonstrate continuing competence in area of expertise (as applicable)
• Participate in all course orientations with Faculty/Program Director as well as orientations related to Canvas, technology, and information resources needed to fulfill teaching responsibilities prior to the start of the class
• Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with the Program Director and full‑time course faculty in a timely fashion. Provide anecdotal documentation as needed
• Comply with all requirements of the College of Nursing for teaching
• Comply with all Niagara University expectations for teaching, including posting of syllabi, use of technology, providing students with contact information, responding to students within a reasonable time, being available for communicated office hours with students, following the course grading expectations, and posting grades in accordance with the expectations of the university
• Be responsible for competence for classroom/technology use and teaching at the site
• Complete self‑evaluation of course and review student evaluations of course as a method of ongoing evaluation each semester

Minimum Qualifications

For Nursing Education: Master’s or higher degree in Nursing (degree in Nursing Education preferred) from an accredited institution. Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in New York State. Minimum of two years nursing practice experience required. Teaching experience preferred. Must have flexibility to be available for students.

For Family Nurse Practitioner: Board‑certified FNP, PNP, ACGNP, ANP, or WHNP. Must be licensed to practice in New York State with a minimum of one year full‑time NP practice experience; must have schedule flexibility to be available for students.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching experience and familiarity with utilization of a learning management system preferred.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae through https://www.niagara.edu/working-at-niagara/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.