Nursing Adjunct Professor: Clinical Teaching & Mentoring

Alliant International University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant International University in Phoenix seeks qualified nursing educators to join a CCNE-accredited program designed to prepare students for the NCLEX and professional practice. The pool supports potential appointments for the 2026-2027 academic year, focusing on classroom and distance learning, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

Applicants must hold a graduate degree in nursing, with a doctorate preferred, and have at least two years of clinical RN experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to explain complex requirements clearly and concisely.
• Flexible with workflow to meet department and student needs and deadlines.
• Drive to encourage, direct, and guide candidates toward task completion.
• Ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusted relationships with students and Alliant employees.
• Culturally competent and able to communicate with diverse people.
• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
• Discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.
• Ability to make administrative decisions and judgments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating Classroom and Distance/Distributed Learning.
• Course and syllabus preparation.
• Class curriculum coordination and planning.
• Assessment and evaluation of learners.
• Mentoring and advising of students.
• Holding office hours and meeting with students.
• Research/scholarship mentoring and supervision of MA theses and other dissertations.

Skills

MS Office

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Discretion and tact

Education

Graduate degree in nursing with a doctorate degree preferred in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university

Job description

Alliant International University in Phoenix seeks qualified nursing educators to join a CCNE-accredited program designed to prepare students for the NCLEX and professional practice. The pool supports potential appointments for the 2026-2027 academic year, focusing on classroom and distance learning, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

Applicants must hold a graduate degree in nursing, with a doctorate preferred, and have at least two years of clinical RN experience.