Instructor - Mental Health Nursing (Adjunct)

Northwest University's College Of Business; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 13,726 - 15,702; Part time

Job summary

Northwest University's College Of Business in Kirkland is seeking a qualified individual to teach and supervise junior year nursing students in mental health nursing both in lecture and clinical settings. Qualified candidates should hold a Master's degree or higher in nursing, have a current unrestricted nursing license in Washington, and possess at least three years of clinical experience. The role involves the integration of Christian faith into learning, establishing positive relationships, and modeling effective teaching methods. Interested candidates should email their application documents to Angie Pursley at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Three years of current clinical experience in the clinical subject area being taught.
• Unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in Washington.
• Commitment to integrating Christian faith into teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise nursing students in mental health nursing.
• Establish positive relationships with students and staff.
• Model best practices in clinical settings.

Skills

Teaching nursing skills and concepts

Critical thinking

Cross-cultural nursing

Education

Masters degree or higher in nursing

Bachelors degree in nursing with a Masters degree

Job description

Position Summary

Teach and supervise the learning of junior year, baccalaureate nursing students in mental health nursing both lecture and clinical settings.

Essential Functions

• Has a demonstrated record of successful teaching of nursing skills, concepts, and critical thinking.


• Possesses a deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Spirit-filled life.


• Demonstrates a commitment to the integration of faith and learning.


• Shows willingness and ability to apply the Christian worldview in course design and instruction, and advising.


• Seeks opportunities to increase understanding of cross-cultural nursing.


• Indicates a commitment to helping students to achieve overarching nursing program objectives and learning objectives specific to the courses taught.


• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with students, faculty, university staff, clinical site personnel and its clients/patients, and the general constituency of the University.


• Models best instructional practices in the clinical or skills lab setting.


• Continually develops professional skills in aspiring students through coaching, modeling, evaluation, feedback, and direct instruction.

Qualifications

• Holds appropriate degrees from accredited colleges or universities:
  
  
  
  • Masters degree or higher in nursing, or
  
  
  • Bachelors degree in nursing with a Masters degree in nursing or a related field.
  
  
  
  


• Holds a current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.


• Has current clinical experience of at least three years in the clinical subject area being taught.

Compensation

Based on highest applicable degree earned, the compensation range per credit is $1,230-1,407 (credit load ranges from 3-7).

Application Requirements

To be considered as a candidate, the applicant must submit the following documents and information:

• Letter of interest.


• Curriculum vitae and, if available, a teaching portfolio.


• Names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references.


• Statement of your understanding of the relationship between the integration of Christian faith and your discipline of study.


• Brief statement of personal faith journey and church involvements.

Please email your documents to: Angie Pursley, Dean of the Buntain School of Nursing, [e-mail]