Adjunct Instructor - Nursing

NC Community Colleges; Winterville (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

NC Community Colleges invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor for Nursing. The successful candidate will plan, deliver, and evaluate classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction and report to the Director of Nursing.

Duties include preparing syllabi, engaging students, and ensuring compliance with college policies. Requirements include an active RN license in North Carolina, a BSN, and a plan to obtain a Post-Master Teaching and Learning Certificate within three years.

Qualifications

• Requires current unrestricted RN license in North Carolina.
• BSN from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Post-Master Teaching and Learning Certificate expected within three years of employment.
• MSN with Nursing Education concentration preferred.
• Two years of full-time direct patient care experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as determined by program needs and approved by the division dean.
• Teaches all courses for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
• Prepares a syllabus and instructional plans for each class; ensures materials and activities are relevant and engaging.
• Oversees laboratory/classroom prep and supplies needed for instruction.
• Provides regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students including grading.

Skills

Teaching

Nursing education

Student engagement

Assessment

Education

BSN

Post-Master Teaching and Learning Certificate

MSN with Nursing Education concentration (preferred)

Job description

Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited college or university required; Completion of a Post-Master Teaching and Learning Certificate from an approved North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) program will be expected within three years of employment. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Concentration in Nursing Education from an accredited nursing program preferred. Two years (current) of full-time employment in direct patient care. Teaching experience preferred.

Position Description

The Adjunct Instructor for Nursing is responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction. Reports to the Director of Nursing.

What You’ll Do

• Teaches assigned courses as determined by the needs of the program and as approved by the division dean.
• Teaches all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
• Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course; ensures instructional materials and activities are relevant and engages student in the learning process.
• Assumes responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommends, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment needed for instruction.
• Provides regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students including grading of assignments; is available to students requiring additional assistance.
• If teaching online, actively participates in the learning process with students via phone, email, discussion forums, chats, and/or face-to-face meetings; motivates online learners to become part of the online learning community by providing synchronous and/or asynchronous learning activities.
• Enforces academic policy and procedures at all times; complies with all institutional rules and regulations pertinent to classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction and general employment.
• Processes and/or submits reports, forms, and all other required paper and electronic documentation in a timely, efficient manner, checking for the accuracy, correctness, and completeness of all data.
• Attends in-service training and other professional development opportunities, including attendance at off-campus activities, as feasible, to stay current with developments in the field of instruction.
• Keeps all sensitive information protected and strictly confidential; maintains confidentiality in accordance with college, FERPA, and HIPAA requirements.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies, and procedures.
• Attends the workplace as scheduled, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule that meets the needs of the program.
• Upholds the principles of professionalism and displays a professional image and good character at all times.