Adjunct Nursing - Critical Care Clinical

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 49,524; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Pennsylvania seeks an Adjunct Nursing - Critical Care Clinical faculty member to teach and develop nursing curriculum. The role requires a current PA RN license, a master's or bachelor's in nursing with ongoing master's pursuits, and critical care experience. Responsibilities include assessing student performance, creating a supportive learning environment, and collaborating on program development. This is a part-time adjunct role with varying hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN license required.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience, with one year in critical care within the past three years.
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop curriculum.
• Assess student performance and maintain grades.
• Create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of industry-related software

Adaptability to instructional methods

Education

Master's in Nursing or Bachelor's in Nursing with pursuing Master's

Accredited degree from an institution

Job description

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Clinical/Lab Adjunct Faculty: RN (current PA license); Masters in Nursing preferred or bachelor's in nursing with documentation of active pursuit of a master's degree in nursing; minimum three years of clinical experience within the past five years, minimum of 1 year of critical care clinical experience in the past 3 years.

Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties

1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college's goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.

Additional Information

Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Campus: College Wide

Department: Academics

Position Title: Adjunct Nursing - Critical Care Clinical

Clinical Instruction pay rate: $35.95/hr Varies; Currently seeking daylight, evening and weekend lab and clinical assignments.

Work Hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time