Part-Time Nursing Clinical Instructor & Mentor

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy College in Des Moines, IA is seeking a part-time Nursing Faculty member to facilitate student learning, supervise and evaluate clinical experiences, and advise students on intellectual and professional development. The role emphasizes innovative teaching strategies and mentorship of new instructors.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Nursing, Iowa licensure, and a track record in teaching or clinical instruction, with research or scholarly activity encouraged.

Qualifications

• 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 varied and 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

Teaching

Advising

Mentoring

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Mercy College in Des Moines, IA is seeking a part-time Nursing Faculty member to facilitate student learning, supervise and evaluate clinical experiences, and advise students on intellectual and professional development. The role emphasizes innovative teaching strategies and mentorship of new instructors.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Nursing, Iowa licensure, and a track record in teaching or clinical instruction, with research or scholarly activity encouraged.