Nursing-Adjunct Faculty- Continuous Applicant Pool

Lake Michigan College; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

Lake Michigan College is hiring an Adjunct Instructor in Health Sciences Education at the Benton Harbor campus. The role involves instructing students in clinical settings and ensuring adherence to educational and clinical policies.

Ideal candidates will possess at least a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a current RN license. The adjunct position focuses on upholding academic standards and providing quality education.

The position offers compensation of $61 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN License and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time, non-teaching experience in a relevant health field.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in assigned classes/clinical groups.
• Maintain academic and clinical practice standards.
• Monitor student progress and keep accurate records.

Skills

Clinical practice standards

Student evaluation skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: A0000072

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor – Health Sciences Education

Department: Health Sciences Education

Reports to: Department Chair, Nursing and Full‑Time Faculty Mentor

Job Summary: Responsible for student instruction and supervision in patient care areas whereby students perform direct patient care activities. Faculty are responsible for the delivery and safety of care provided by students, while adhering to clinical site and patient care standards. Faculty will work directly with lead faculty to meet course and program objectives. Responsible for upholding and supporting course and program policies. Uses technology‑based instruction to sustain the specific courses and curricula mandated by the educational mission and goals of the College. Course is taught on campus; requires in‑person instruction at the Benton Harbor, Michigan campus.

Essential Functions

• Instruct students in assigned classes/clinical groups.
• Direct students to Student Services, Lead Faculty Advisor, or the Nursing Department Chair if academic guidance or counseling is required.
• Maintain academic and clinical practice standards.
• Monitor student progress.
• Keep adequate and accurate records.
• Complete student clinical evaluations on a weekly basis and at the end of course completion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN preferred.
• Current Michigan RN License and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of full‑time, non‑teaching experience in a relevant health field.
• Desire commitment to the college mission and guiding principles.

Hiring Range

$61 per contact hour.

Working Hours: Monday through Thursday summer work hours apply to this position. Course is held on site at the Benton Harbor, Michigan campus.

Adjunct faculty are not employed directly by Lake Michigan College, with a few exceptions based on MSPERS retirement program. All others are employed through Edustaff, LLC, and will be required to complete Edustaff’s employment application and onboarding processes. Official transcripts for all degrees will be required immediately upon hire.