Part-Time Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Nursing

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 44,083 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College seeks a part-time nursing faculty member to uphold the responsibilities of a professional educator in clinical and educational settings. In this role, you will be expected to instruct classes and maintain a safe learning environment.

Candidates must have a Master's or Doctorate Degree in Nursing, clinical teaching experience, and be licensed in Arkansas. The pay is competitive, ranging from $32.00 to $45.00 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed in Arkansas or eligible for licensure.
• Two years of clinical experience and clinical teaching experience are required.
• Clear criminal background and drug screen are prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned classes, labs, or clinicals.
• Maintain clinical and educational competencies.
• Evaluate student performance using approved methods.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Counseling skills

Education

Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Blackboard or similar platform

Job description

Overview

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

Position Summary

Part-time faculty are regarded as full-time professionals who teach part-time. Upon accepting a nursing faculty position, individuals commit to upholding the responsibilities of a professional educator, with instruction of assigned classes, labs or clinicals as the primary duty. Faculty members are expected to be present, punctual and well-prepared for every class, lab or clinical session.

Essential Duties

• Maintain clinical and educational competencies relevant to instructional areas.
• Ensure safe faculty-to-student ratios in clinical settings (max 1:8 acute, 1:10 non-acute).
• Support and implement the Nursing Program’s philosophy, curriculum and goals.
• Plan, coordinate and sustain effective clinical learning environments.
• Foster critical thinking and meaningful learning experiences.
• Evaluate student performance using approved methods (with MSN faculty involvement).
• Participate in curriculum development, faculty meetings and committees.
• Advise and support nursing students while upholding high standards of practice.
• Comply with professional dress code and perform additional duties as assigned.

Pay Rate

• Level 1 (Cert./Licensure in Discipline) - $32.00/hr
• Level 2 (Licensure + AAS Degree) - $35.00/hr
• Level 3 (Bachelor's Degree) - $39.00/hr
• Level 4 (Master's Degree) - $42.00/hr
• Level 5 (Doctorate Degree) - $45.00/hr

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed in Arkansas or eligible for licensure.
• Two years of clinical experience.
• Clinical teaching experience.
• Clear criminal background.
• Clear 10-panel urine drug screen.
• Current immunizations.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current TB/CPR documentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving and counseling skills.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal and practice issues affecting clinical education, students and the profession.
• Current knowledge of contemporary practice.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard or similar distance learning platform.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Physical Activities: The employee must stand, walk, sit and reach; occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste or smell. Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds regularly. Must have vision for close work, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions: Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock and radiation. Noise level usually moderate. Full-time faculty may substitute for clinical agencies; conditions may differ from office setting.

EEO Statement

NWACC is an equal-opportunity employer and affirmative action institution. Applications are welcome without regard to age, race, gender, pregnancy, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.