Nursing Clinical Instructor (Adjunct) – Inspire Nurses

South University; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South University seeks an educator to instruct and facilitate meaningful learning across the curriculum. The role emphasizes learning-centered instruction, use of technology, and alignment with the university’s delivery model to prepare graduates for evolving marketplace needs.

Essential duties include designing instructional plans, delivering online and on-campus courses, and maintaining records while promoting student success with flexible, ethical teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Zero to two years’ experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
• Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.
• Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision
• Ability to learn from students’ participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual
• Ability to perform with legal and ethical boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Manage the educational process to ensure every student is involved in a positive educational experience through the learning, teaching, and social environment.
• Perform faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty job description in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
• Provide course instruction that aligns with the South University model of curricula and supports the South University style of system delivery.
• Design and deliver instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course outcomes, the development of activities that support lesson objectives, and for online courses, deliver the instruction as approved within each course shell.
• Effectively utilize technology in the classroom to support the student learning experience.
• Enable the achievement of pre-defined outcomes for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction that fosters proficiency and establishes student performance criteria and evaluation.
• Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing an educational environment conducive to learning and student involvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule and exhibiting a passion for teaching and students, and engaging students in the learning process.
• Manage the educational environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing academic and attendance policies consistent with the school, campus, or online division.
• Relate professional/life/industry experience to learning by continuing professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Participate in the faculty development process to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in learner-centered instruction.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisor(s), faculty, and other South University administrators.
• Contribute to a learning culture by participating in curriculum and system task forces, support local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participate in various other workshops and meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Time management

Computer skills

Relationship building

Work under pressure

Education

PhD in nursing or related field

RN license

Job description

South University seeks an educator to instruct and facilitate meaningful learning across the curriculum. The role emphasizes learning-centered instruction, use of technology, and alignment with the university’s delivery model to prepare graduates for evolving marketplace needs.

Essential duties include designing instructional plans, delivering online and on-campus courses, and maintaining records while promoting student success with flexible, ethical teaching practices.