Adjunct Instructor - Specialty areas of Nursing - Pediatrics

Pellissippi State Community College; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Nursing (Pediatrics). The incumbent will provide guidance and instruction to RN students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program and assist with evaluation, advising, and scheduling.

Requirements: RN licensure in Tennessee, CPR for health care professionals, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and at least three years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• RN license in Tennessee and CPR certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Three years of clinical nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise RN students in Pediatrics.
• Assist with evaluation, scheduling, and advising of students.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students and health care professionals.
• Work with diverse student populations and participate in departmental activities.

Skills

RN licensure in TN

CPR certification

Pediatrics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Specialty areas of Nursing - Pediatrics

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Position Summary: Provide guidance, instruction, and leadership to registered nursing enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program. Assists with evaluation, scheduling, and advising of students. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with college faculty, staff, students, the general public, program advisory committees, and other health care professionals. Endorsed with appropriate credentials of RN licensure in Tennessee, CPR certification for health care professionals and advanced preparation and experience in one of following areas: Pediatrics or Psychiatric/Mental Health.

Department: College of Sciences and Nursing

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruction and supervision of registered nursing students in the classroom in one of the following nursing areas: Pediatrics
• Instruct and supervise R.N. nursing students in the clinical agency.
• Function under the direction of the course faculty or Dean of Nursing for the course.
• Participate in departmental activities associated with the instructional program.
• Communicate clearly with students and colleagues.
• Work effectively with traditional and non-traditional students including but not limited to the culturally and ethnically diverse.
• Participate in professional organizations related to nursing and teaching.
• Adapt to changes in the nursing program.
• Schedule office hours as needed.

Required Qualifications

• RN with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college/university required
• Three years' clinical experience required

Special note: Employment is not guaranteed and is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a drug screening.

Availability/Closing Date: This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail]