Nursing Clinical Adjunct Instructor - Part-Time Educator

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy College seeks a part-time nursing educator to support student learning and professional development in health sciences. The role involves teaching, supervising and evaluating learners, advising students, and contributing to course content and program improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Nursing with teaching or professional experience, Iowa nursing licensure, and a track record in mentoring and project development. Doctorate is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Academic teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Project management

Relationship building

Educational leadership

Nursing licensure

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Two years’ experience in academic teaching or professional experience

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Mercy College seeks a part-time nursing educator to support student learning and professional development in health sciences. The role involves teaching, supervising and evaluating learners, advising students, and contributing to course content and program improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Nursing with teaching or professional experience, Iowa nursing licensure, and a track record in mentoring and project development. Doctorate is preferred.