Nursing Clinical Adjunct Instructor - MCHS

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy College in Des Moines, IA seeks a part-time nursing faculty member to teach, supervise, and evaluate student learning experiences. The role includes advisement, developing course content, and mentoring newer faculty within the program.

The position requires a Master’s in Nursing, Iowa nursing licensure, and at least two years of teaching or professional experience. Doctorate is preferred and opportunities for scholarly activity are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• Two years’ experience in academic teaching or professional practice.
• Valid Iowa Nursing License must be current.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, lead or train others.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize innovative classroom/clinical teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in project development and management.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach, supervise and evaluate student learning experiences.
• Provide advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students.
• Develop, implement and revise course content in a limited subject area.
• Mentor to new or inexperienced faculty as appropriate.
• Participate in scholarly activities (grant writing, research, publications, teaching strategies).
• Engage in quality improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to policy formation for Mercy College and/or program/course.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership training

Innovative teaching strategies

Project development & management

Relationship building

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: The purpose of this position is to assist Mercy College in fulfilling its mission by facilitating student acquisition of the required knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for success in the student's chosen career in health sciences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences.
• Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students.
• Develops, implements and revises course content in a limited subject area.
• Serves as a mentor to new or inexperienced faculty as appropriate.
• Participates in scholarly activities (e.g., grant writing, research, college projects, publications, creative teaching strategies).
• Participates in and seeks out quality improvement opportunities.
• Contributes to policy formation for Mercy College and/or program/course.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Two years’ experience in academic teaching or professional experience.
• Valid and current Iowa Nursing License.
• Demonstrated ability in managing, leading or training others.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate, varied and innovative classroom/clinical/field teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in project development and management.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Doctorate preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.