Nursing Adjunct (Fort Wayne)

University of Saint Francis; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Saint Francis is seeking adjunct faculty in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The primary responsibility includes teaching in both clinical and classroom settings while assessing and evaluating student performance.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing and current Indiana RN licensure. The role requires a minimum of three years’ experience in the field, alongside strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary for student interaction.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or plan in progress to complete within five years.
• Current Indiana RN license is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses according to the catalog description.
• Integrate evidence-based practices in all faculty roles.
• Evaluate student performance and provide guidance.

Skills

Educational principles and techniques

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Doctorate in nursing (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Program Director of the academic program, adjunct faculty receive a contract or letter stating adjunct employment with a primary responsibility in teaching. Faculty members assess, plan, implement and evaluate instruction for students in clinical and classroom settings or laboratories in coordination with established course and program objectives.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

Teaching & Related Activities

Responsibilities

• Teach courses consistent with the catalog description and content map
• Teach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meets required contact hours
• Integrate evidence-based practice in fulfilling all roles of faculty practice
• Collaborate with colleagues for instructional improvement via professional peer review
• Submit reports and requests for information promptly
• Fulfill the Code of Ethics of the university and for the profession
• Teach students using appropriate methodologies to facilitate student classroom and/or clinical learning experiences
• Create an effective learning environment for students
• Effectively communicate with students
• Facilitate critical reflection and support innovation in students
• Provide timely feedback and fairly evaluate students’ progress
• Evaluate student clinical, laboratory and classroom performance and provide individual counsel and guidance as necessary to promote student success
• Propose plans to improve students’ performance
• Maintain appropriate records such as clinical evaluations, test scores, anecdotal notes and attendance on an ongoing basis to document evidence of student progress

Assignments may be adjusted for special assignments at the discretion of the Program Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in nursing or plan in progress and completion within five years of date of hire required
• Doctorate in nursing preferred
• Certification in specialty area preferred

Licensure/Certification

• A current Indiana RN license required

Experience

• Minimum of three years’ experience in the discipline
• Prior teaching experience in clinical or classroom setting preferred

Requirements for all School of Health Sciences faculty engaged in clinical instruction

• Current TB testing
• Current CPR certification
• Documentation of Hepatitis B immunization
• Other requirements as specified by clinical facilities

Knowledge and Skills

• Competence in educational principles and techniques used in higher education classrooms, laboratory and clinical settings
• Knowledge of the profession including theory and practice, procedures, and regulations
• Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and electronic) necessary to interact effectively with students, faculty, professional staff, administration, clinical affiliates, and the community