Adjunct Nursing

Olivet College; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Olivet in Olivet, Michigan is seeking in-person Adjunct Instructors in Nursing for the Fall 2026 semester and beyond. These are part-time positions focusing on clinical, Skills Lab or Sim Lab experiences, with classes typically meeting once weekly for 12 weeks.

Starting Date: Review of applications will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. Offer of hire contingent upon transcripts, background check, and information verification.

Qualifications

• BSN required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess student performance in clinical locations, skills labs, and simulation settings using competency checklists and evaluation tools.
• Prepare and deliver instructional materials (lab guides, simulation scenarios, skills demonstrations, clinical objectives) in-person and via LMS.
• Facilitate and debrief students during clinical experiences to promote critical thinking and clinical reasoning.
• Administer and grade clinical performances, checkoffs, and simulation debriefs.
• Complete required reporting (attendance, competency completion, academic concerns, grades).

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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Adjunct Nursing

Olivet, MI, US

22 days ago Requisition ID: 1853

Clinical or Lab Rotations

The University of Olivet, a liberal arts institution with a historical commitment to inclusion, diversity, and social justice, seeks in-person Adjunct Instructors in Nursing for the Fall 2026 semester and beyond. In particular, instructors with experience in clinical, Skills Lab or Sim Lab are encouraged to apply.

This posting represents positions available for in-person, usually 0630-1900 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at various facilities, with labs or Sim labs on the Olivet campus. Adjunct instructor positions are part-time. Teaching assignments will vary from semester to semester, with most classes meeting once each week for 12 weeks.

The University of Olivet's Nursing program is a clinically integrated model that emphasizes hands-on skill development, evidence-based practice, and professional formation while welcoming students at varying levels of clinical experience. We currently offer instruction across clinical practice settings, nursing simulation labs, and skills laboratory environments in small, relationship-focused cohorts. Alongside technical clinical competency, the program emphasizes a broad understanding of health across the lifespan and diverse patient populations. The program intentionally engages questions of ethical responsibility, professional character, and purposeful patient-centered care, culminating in experiences that integrate nursing practice with Olivet's commitment to Education for Individual and Social Responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities: Evaluate and assess student performance in clinical locations, skills laboratory, and/or simulation settings using established competency checklists and clinical evaluation tools. Prepare and deliver instructional materials (i.e., lab guides, simulation scenarios, skills demonstration instructions, and clinical objectives) in-person and via the Online Learning Management System. Facilitate, guide, and debrief students during clinical experiences, skills practice sessions, and/or simulation scenarios to promote critical thinking and clinical reasoning. Compile, administer, and grade clinical performance assessments, skills checkoffs, and simulation debriefs. Participate in required reporting processes (i.e., clinical attendance, competency completion, academic concern reports, and grade submission).

Qualifications: Earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

We seek candidates who are open to innovation and collaboration, who embrace Olivet’s relationship-based approach to pedagogy, and who embody our commitment to inclusivity.

Starting Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needed. Anticipated start date is January 1 2027.

Offer of hire is contingent upon receipt of official transcripts, completion of a background check, and verification of information submitted.

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The University of Olivet was founded in 1844 as an institution of higher education open to all regardless of race, gender, or ability to pay. The university’s faculty and staff continue its tradition of creating and sustaining a welcoming and inclusive educational environment for students and maintain its commitment to social justice. The university is one of the most diverse private liberal arts institutions in the state of Michigan and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty, and staff. The undergraduate student body is a mix of urban and rural students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, many of whom are first-generation college attendees. The university’s faculty and staff are committed to providing personalized, individualized attention for students who commit themselves to seeking academic and personal success.

Located in Olivet, Michigan, the university is within driving distance of Lansing, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo; two hours from the metropolitan Detroit area; and three hours from Chicago.