Adjunct Instructor, Nursing Clinical

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking a nursing clinical adjunct instructor to teach, serve, and engage in related administrative activities within clinical and simulated lab settings. This role may also include academic advising, program design, and student mentoring.

The position requires expertise in nursing education, clinical supervision, and the ability to collaborate with clinical sites. A current RN license in Missouri is expected, with adherence to university policies and professional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (preferred) or BSN with clinical component.
• Current, active RN license or privilege in Missouri.
• No current disciplinary action in Missouri on licensee.
• Experience and expertise in nursing education and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing courses in clinical and simulated labs.
• Provide academic advising and program design.
• Mentor students and promote professional growth.
• Coordinate with clinical site personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organization

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Canvas

Teaching in higher education

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing with clinical component

Graduate degree program enrollment

Missouri Hospital Association Clinical Faculty Academy certification

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job title: Adjunct Instructor

Evaluation group: Adjunct Instructor

FLSA status: Exempt

Positions Supervised: N/A

Summary

A nursing clinical adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching,service, and related administrative activities in the clinical andsimulated lab setting. This position may also include academicadvising, program design, and student mentoring.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

Teaching and Learning

• Focus on the talents, interests, and future of the student byclearly communicating learning goals and how those goals areassessed, teaching course sessions in an organized way, providingtime for reflection, discussion, and application of ideas orinformation and by making learning engaging and interesting.
• Develop adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills by usingexamples or illustrations to explain difficult points, encouragestudents to question ideas or information in the subject, adjustinstruction if students experience difficulties in learning, helpstudents to understand the language and processes of the subject,and help students to think through and solve problems, either bythemselves or together as a group.
• Further lifelong learning by providing useful feedback on testsor completed assignments, using assessment results to provide extrahelp or extended learning opportunities.
• Establish a positive, productive, and respectful classroomenvironment that is conducive to learning.
• Hold all classes as scheduled and be punctual in starting andending classes.
• Enforce/respect university policies, procedures, and rules andinform the appropriate university official of any violations orinappropriate conduct by students that cannot be redressed throughnormal faculty intervention.
• Distribute the syllabus to each student enrolled in each coursetaught by the first class meeting.
• Follow the established course schedule, and when needed,provide written notice of any substantial change(s).
• Require use of the course text(s) to an extent that warrantspurchase.
• Ensure that students receive reasonable and timely assistancewith course assignments/assessments as requested.
• Administer either an exam or other evaluative activity duringthe scheduled final exam time for every course.
• Determine final grades as per the method prescribed in thesyllabus.
• Mentoring, such as promoting volunteer opportunities,conducting research with students, providing curricularenhancements or extensions, tutoring, promoting resume-buildinginitiatives, promoting responsible citizenship inside and outsideof the campus, promoting leadership opportunities, connectingstudents with university resources, helping students to solveproblems or adapt their thinking, and promoting healthy and ethicallifestyles.
• Providing an unwavering example of professionalism.
• Complete any other requirements as requested by the dean.
• Oversee/supervise students in a clinical setting and coordinatewith clinical site personnel

Shared Responsibility

• Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, andoff-campus learning such as practicums and internships.
• Participate in shared governance assuming positions ofresponsibility by volunteering for university events andinitiatives, participating in co-curricular activities, andrecruiting.
• Exhibit interpersonal effectiveness with and respect forstudents, colleagues, and administrators by acting as a team playerand coordinating work behavior with colleagues.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduatecourses and seminars.

Job may require other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

– Required qualifications toeffectively perform the job. An equivalent combination ofeducation, training and experience will be considered. (Additionalrequirements may be designated by position.)

• Master's degree in Nursing (preferred); or a bachelor’s degreein nursing with a clinical component, is currently enrolled in agraduate degree program, and holds a certificate of completion fromthe Missouri Hospital Association’s Clinical Faculty Academy.
• Have a current, active RN license or privilege to practice. Nocurrent disciplinary action in the state of Missouri on licensee’sRN license. No past disciplinary action in the state of Missouri orany other U.S. state or territory unless the disciplinary actionhas no nexus to patient safety.
• The candidate is experientially qualified and maintainsexpertise in areas of responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities –

May be representative, butnot all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilitiescommonly associated with this position.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problemsindependently.
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple taskssimultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Canvas

Work Environment

Environmental or atmospheric conditionscommonly associated with the performance of the functions of thisjob.

• General office and/or classroom conditions.

Physical Abilities

Activities that are commonly associatedwith the performance of the functions of this job. The physicaldemands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functionsof this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Stamina to teach class as required.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representativeand level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will berequired of positions given this title and shall not be construedas a declaration of the total of the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position. Employees may bedirected to perform job-related tasks other than those specificallypresented in this description.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.