Adjunct, Nursing Program

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University; Saint Davids (PA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

Eastern University invites applications forAdjunct faculty in the BSN program to teach and supervise nursing students in clinical settings. The role requires aligning with Doctrinal, Mission Statements, and nursing school policies, and delivering effective clinical instruction.

Selected candidates will teach, assess, and support student growth, communicate with the Course Coordinator, and ensure compliance with clinical partner policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MSN degree from an accredited program.
• Must possess a valid and unencumbered RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Commitment to continuing education in the clinical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise pre-licensure nursing students before, during, and after clinical experiences.
• Communicate regularly with the Course Coordinator about student progress and facility concerns.
• Create assignments for direct patient care and evaluate student performance per policy.
• Provide written feedback on clinical progress at intervals (daily to final).
• Adhere to clinical partnership policies and nursing school procedures.

Skills

Nursing expertise

Clinical supervision

Student evaluation

Policy compliance

Education

MSN degree

RN license (PA)

Job description

Eastern University continues to recruit and update its pool of Adjunct faculty in the BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Subscribe to the University’s Doctrinal and Mission Statements as well as meet the academic and professional requirements of the field in which they are teaching.
• Teach and supervise assigned pre‑licensure nursing students before, during and after the clinical experience.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Course Coordinator regarding student progress, issues with facilities, questions or other concerns. Any specific student concerns must be communicated prior to the midterm and final evaluations.
• Create student assignments for direct patient care, supervise students in the delivery of care, and evaluate student performance per policy.
• Evaluate and provide written feedback to students on daily, weekly, mid‑term, and final evaluations of clinical progress in the clinical course.
• Abide by all clinical partnership policies regarding onboarding requirements to meet any regulatory or facility policy.
• Follow School of Nursing policies regarding the delivery, implementation and evaluation of teaching of clinical experiences per the Faculty & Staff Handbook and the Clinical Instructor’s Procedure Manual.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect, fostering unity and harmony toward the common mission.
• Must possess a valid and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Must have achieved at least a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited program.
• Must possess relevant professional and clinical experience in the clinical area in which they teach and area of specialization.
• Participate in continuing education activities relevant to the specific discipline or professional program.
• Hold Basic Life Support certification (BLS).
• Maintain personal health insurance.
• Maintain professional malpractice insurance.
• Complete annually throughout employment the Professional Development Form (PA SBN Requirement).
• Submit Professional Activity Reports to the Chief Nursing Administrator.
• Undergo mandatory TB screening.
• Receive the annual influenza vaccine.
• Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.

To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter including a brief statement of their faith, a curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, and three current professional reference letters.