Adjunct Nursing - Pediatrics/Obstetrics

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community college in Pittsburgh is looking for an Adjunct Nursing Faculty in Pediatrics/Obstetrics to teach and develop curriculum. The ideal candidate should have an RN license, a Master's degree in Nursing preferred, and at least three years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include preparing course outlines, assessing student performance, and collaborating on program reviews. This role requires strong communication skills and post-secondary teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years clinical experience within the past five years.
• Minimum of one year critical care clinical experience in the past three years.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the curriculum.
• Prepare and provide students with course outlines.
• Collaborate in the development of program reviews.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Post-secondary teaching experience

Knowledge of industry-related software

Education

RN with current PA license

Master's in Nursing preferred

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Adjunct Nursing - Pediatrics/Obstetrics

Position Title: Adjunct Nursing - Pediatrics/Obstetrics

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

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 bachelord in nursing with documentation of active pursuit of a masterd 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.