Nursing - Adjunct Faculty

Bethel University; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel University in St. Paul, MN is seeking an adjunct nursing faculty member to teach in clinical or laboratory courses for the BSN program.

The role includes teaching across medical-surgical, mental health, public health, maternal, and pediatric nursing as needed and offering courses of 1, 2, or 4 credits. Qualified applicants hold a Master’s in Nursing, Minnesota RN licensure, and at least five years of clinical experience; prior nurse educator or preceptor experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Current Minnesota RN Licensure or eligibility.
• Clinical practice experience in specialty area.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience in specialty area.
• Experience as a nurse educator or preceptor is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach in clinical settings per specialty area.
• Teach in the nursing skills and simulation labs.
• Evaluate students in clinical and/or skills, including performance exams.
• Contribute to an inclusive academic environment.
• Attend teaching team meetings.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Inclusive education

Nursing knowledge

Christian faith integration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Minnesota RN Licensure

Clinical practice experience

Job description

About this position

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Please be aware that, due to specific legal and operational considerations, we are unable to consider applicants who live in and work from the following states: AK, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, MT, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VT, and WA. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Job Description

• Adjunct faculty position teaching in clinical or laboratory courses working with undergraduate students in a BSN nursing program. Clinical/lab teaching could include medical/surgical, mental health, public health, maternal health, and pediatric nursing dependent on current needs of the program.
• At Bethel, we offer classes that are 1, 2 or 4 credits. Adjunct load will vary based on capabilities of the Adjunct Professor and needs of the department.

What you'll do

• Teach in clinical settings per specialty area
• Teach in the nursing skills and simulation labs
• Evaluate students in clinical and/or skills, including performance exams
• Contribute to an academic environment that seeks to advance diversity and inclusive excellence in the department and the discipline
• Attendscheduled teaching team meetings

Qualifications

Skills

• Staying up-to-date on the latest advances in medicine and changes to best practice standards for patient care in your specialty area
• Commitment to Bethel’s core values
• Commitment to exploring connections between nursing and the Christian faith
• Commitment to excellence in teaching
• Enthusiasm for teaching and nursing practice
• Ability to mentor nursing students; identifying growth opportunities and educational needs
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Flexibility and ability to adapt
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team
• Understanding of and commitment to Bethel’s efforts to develop as an inclusive university community

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years clinical experience in specialty area.
• Previous experience as a nurse educator in an academic setting or as a preceptor of students or new nursing employees would be an asset.

Education

Required:

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Current Minnesota RN Licensure or eligibility
• Clinical practice experience in specialty area

Compensation

We pay $1,250 per credit hour for in-person courses.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.