Adjunct Nursing Faculty- Med Surg Clinical

Galen College of Nursing; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for MSN program

Certification renewal and exam reimbursement

Free counseling services

401(k) plan with 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing in Draper, Utah, is seeking an Adjunct Nursing faculty member. Responsibilities include facilitating student learning, evaluating assessment data, and maintaining professional knowledge. Candidates should possess an active RN license and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with a minimum of two years clinical experience. The position offers a supportive environment focusing on excellence in education, with benefits including tuition discounts and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Active, current, unencumbered RN licensure per the State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Capability to implement various teaching strategies according to learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and achieve student outcomes.
• Analyze assessment data for course improvement.
• Maintain knowledge needed for contemporary nursing practice.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Licensed Registered Nurse

Teaching strategies

Assessment and evaluation

Curriculum development

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Position Overview

Adjunct Nursing faculty are responsible for facilitating learning and learner development, using assessment and evaluation strategies, participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, evaluating student learning and program outcomes, and functioning within the educational environment. This role must be fulfilled in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates an environment that facilitates learning and achieving desired student learning and program outcomes.
• Implements various teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired learner outcomes, content, and context.
• Helps students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.
• Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in all settings (classroom, lab, or clinical) and all domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) of learning.
• Analyzes student assessment and evaluation data to inform decision‑making in continuous course improvement.
• Implements a curriculum with clearly articulated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs), which organize the curriculum, guide the delivery of instruction, direct learning activities, and evaluate student progress.
• Designs and implements program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the program.
• Participates in professional development activities that increase socialization to and effectiveness of the faculty role.
• Maintains the professional practice knowledge and expertise in areas of responsibility needed to help students prepare for contemporary nursing practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to the College’s mission and values of inspiring and fostering excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
• Other essential responsibilities as outlined by the applicable state board of nursing.

Position Requirements

• Active, current, unencumbered licensure: applicable state as a Registered Nurse per the State Board of Nursing.
• Education qualifications: a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). MSN preferred.
• Experiential qualifications: minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, per the State Board of Nursing.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

If performing nursing duties related to clinical instruction, hazards may include needle sticks, blood and bodily fluid exposure, or other hazards a registered nurse might encounter. The position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision‑making. Physical demands in the classroom and office are minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting (up to 10 pounds). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner occurs frequently. Clinical duties may involve lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, or other related activities. Regular attendance is required, with possible evening or weekend hours, travel to clinical sites, and extended classrooms.

Benefits

Benefits to Adjunct faculty may include:

• 75% tuition discount for Galen’s Academic Leadership MSN program and 50% discount on tuition for the Academic Leadership DNP Program.
• Certification renewal and exam reimbursement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Consumer discounts.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Disaster Relief Support.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.