Pediatric Visiting Professor

Chamberlain University; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,873 - 105,214; Part time

Job summary

Chamberlain University is seeking a Part-Time Visiting Professor in California to inspire nursing students and provide flexible, high-quality education. You will deliver clinical and didactic instruction, supervise students in diverse settings, and contribute to program development, with strong mentorship and career growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes patient-care expertise, teaching excellence, and collaboration with faculty, while offering a competitive hourly compensation and a hybrid

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Professional Nurse licensure in the practicing state is required.
• At least 2 years of direct patient care experience in the relevant clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Plan clinical experiences and supervise nursing students.
• Deliver didactic and clinical instruction under supervision.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Maintain current knowledge of agency/clinical policies.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to improve student satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Professional Nurse licensure (state)

Job description

About Chamberlain University

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu, and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

Do you remember the professor who encouraged you to believe in yourself and in your ability to be the successful nurse professional you are today? Now you have the unique opportunity to be that professor and create the "a-ha" moment of sudden insight and comprehension that will change a nursing student's life forever. As a Part-Time Visiting Professor, you will inspire our motivated students to realize their educational and career goals while enjoying a flexible schedule, excellent compensation, strong mentorship and support programs, plus significant opportunities for career growth. From individual professor support and student-led study groups to diverse clinical and career networking opportunities, the institution's community shares a common goal: to give each other the care we need to succeed and make a difference by transforming healthcare. If you are passionate about nursing and advancing your career through the power of education, we want to talk with you today.

Responsibilities

• Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching, and service to the College, community, health system and profession.
• Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
• Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
• Makes self-available to staff at the agencies.
• Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives.
• Is available for remediation of students as required or needed.
• Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel.
• Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
• Corrects and returns homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner.
• Contributes to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College.
• May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
• Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
• Works with college administration, staff and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college and student satisfaction rates.
• Participates in the implementation of the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and both departmental and campus policies.
• Serves as a professional role model for other faculty, staff, and students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, dress, attendance, and general professionalism.
• Utilizes relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
• Complies with all applicable regulatory rules and standards.
• Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.
• Handles related duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing Required
• 2+ years of direct patient care experience in the relevant clinical specialty or content area to which the faculty member is assigned, ensuring sufficient expertise to support safe, effective, and evidence-based instruction Required
• Excellent communication skills with high level of initiative and prudent judgment.
• Professional Nurse licensure is required in the state of practice. Required

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $65 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation