Adjunct Clinical Faculty - Mental Health

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Galen College of Nursing is hiring an Adjunct Clinical Faculty member in Mental Health. Adjunct nursing faculty facilitate learning and learner development, assess and evaluate student learning and program outcomes, participate in curriculum development and implementation, and function within the educational environment. The role must be performed in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and the requirements of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

The faculty member creates a supportive learning environment, uses teaching and assessment strategies suited to learners and settings, and helps students develop as nurses. The role also includes maintaining current nursing practice expertise, supporting continuous course and program improvement, participating in professional development, and demonstrating the College’s mission and values. Clinical instruction may involve patient contact and associated nursing-care hazards. The position requires regular attendance and may require evening or weekend hours and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms.

Requirements

• Active, current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the applicable state and compliance with State Board of Nursing requirements.
• A minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is required; BSN-prepared nurses may be considered depending on campus needs.
• At least two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, and compliance with State Board of Nursing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that facilitates learning and achievement of student learning and program outcomes.
• Use teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired outcomes, content, and context.
• Help students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of the profession.
• Assess and evaluate student learning across classroom, lab, and clinical settings and cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.
• Analyze student assessment and evaluation data to inform continuous course improvement.
• Implement curriculum organized around clearly articulated program student learning outcomes, and use it to guide instruction, learning activities, and evaluation of student progress.
• Design and implement program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement.
• Participate in professional development to increase effectiveness in the faculty role.
• Maintain professional nursing practice knowledge and expertise relevant to assigned areas.
• Demonstrate commitment to the College’s mission and values.
• Fulfill other essential responsibilities outlined by the applicable state board of nursing.

Benefits

• 75% tuition discount for Galen’s Academic Leadership MSN program.
• 50% tuition discount for the Academic Leadership DNP program.
• Certification renewal and exam reimbursement after 12 months of employment.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Consumer discounts.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Disaster Relief Support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level