Adjunct Faculty - Nursing

Position Summary: 

Adjunct faculty members perform a number of roles and functions, each of which reflects the core competencies of their discipline.  Those competencies include the following:  1) facilitate learning, 2) facilitate learner development and socialization, 3) use assessment and evaluation strategies, 4) function as a change agent and leader, 5) pursue continuous quality improvement in the educator role, and 6) function within the educational infrastructure, mission, and policies of the College/ Institute.   
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate Learning: - Faculty members are responsible for creating an environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitates student learning and the achievement of desired learning outcomes. 

• Function within the educational infrastructure, mission, and policies of the College/Institution -  Faculty members are knowledgeable about the educational environment, resources, and document integrity.  The faculty are expected to work within and support the policies, mission, and cultural practices of the College/Institution.   

• Adhere to all policies and procedures. 

• A commitment to on-time attendance at every assigned class, clinical, or lab they are responsible for. This also includes teaching the full allotted time for the assigned course.  

• Adherence to course syllabus, content outline, class schedule and textbook use. 

• Be available to advise students. 

• Attendance at the all-hands and faculty meeting as required.    

• Submit final grades by the last day of each term. 

• Submit attendance and grades each week. 

• Other assignments as requested by the Academic Leadership Team. 

Classification:  Exempt 

Work Hours:  Schedule/hours will vary based upon course assignments 

Travel: N/A 

Working Environment:  Interior/Office 

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: 

• A minimum of masters’ degree with 15 semester credit hours in the discipline for appointment as a faculty member;  

• Current knowledge in one’s area of responsibility 

• A commitment to teaching and helping students develop an abiding interest in education and a desire to help the college maintain the standards appropriate to an institution of higher education 

• Ability to maintain rapport with colleagues and students and to conduct themselves with a high level of professionalism 

• Documented knowledge of education, instructional delivery, adult learning required 

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and through learning technologies such as computers and e-mails 

• Ability to work with staff, faculty, students and the Academic Leadership Team