Adjunct Nursing Faculty-OB

Galen College of Nursing; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount on MSN programs

Certification renewal reimbursement

Free counseling services

401(k) match program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Consumer discounts

Colleague recognition program

Disaster Relief Support

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing in Asheville, NC is seeking an Adjunct Nursing Faculty member for OB with RN licensure and an MSN degree. The role involves facilitating learning across classroom, lab, and clinical settings, and aligning with state board expectations.

Two years of RN clinical experience is required. BSN may be considered depending on campus needs, with opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and student outcomes while supporting our mission and values.

Qualifications

• Active, current, unencumbered RN license in the applicable state.
• MSN degree required; BSN may be considered depending on campus needs.
• Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and learner development using assessment and evaluation strategies.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Evaluate student learning and program outcomes in classroom, lab, or clinical settings.
• Ensure instruction complies with state board of nursing rules and accrediting bodies.
• Use diverse teaching strategies to meet learner needs and outcomes.
• Contribute to program assessments promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Engage in professional development to enhance faculty effectiveness.
• Maintain current professional practice knowledge in nursing education.
• Support Galen College of Nursing’s mission and values.
• Fulfill other essential responsibilities as outlined by the state board of nursing.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing

Student support

Education

MSN degree

BSN considered

Job description

Located in Asheville, NC

You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many!

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

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.
• Implement 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 and per the State Board of Nursing
• Education Qualifications: A minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree is required. BSN-prepared nurses may be considered depending on the campus’s needs.
• Experiential Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, and per the State Board of Nursing

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

If performing nursing duties related to clinical instruction (especially patient contact) hazards may include needle sticks, blood and bodily fluid exposure, or any other hazard a Registered Nurse (RN) might be exposed to in the normal performance of nursing care. Position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in the classroom and office are minimal and are considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, or any other related activity to patient care. Position requires regular attendance, and may require evening or weekend hours, and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of unique benefits to our Adjunct faculty, including:

• Adjunct faculty are eligible for a 75% tuition discount for Galen’s Academic Leadership MSN program and a 50% discount on tuition for our 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 a 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE)

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Adjunct Nursing Faculty-OB
Galen College of Nursing