Adjunct Clinical Faculty - Med Surg

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Galen College of Nursing is seeking an Adjunct Clinical Faculty member for Med Surg. Adjunct nursing faculty facilitate learning and learner development; use assessment and evaluation strategies; participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluate student learning and program outcomes; and function within the educational environment. The role must comply with applicable state and federal regulations and the requirements of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

The faculty member supports students’ development as nurses and helps them integrate the values and behaviors expected in nursing practice. They maintain professional nursing knowledge and expertise in their areas of responsibility and participate in professional development to strengthen their effectiveness in the faculty role. The role reflects the College’s mission and values of excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.

Clinical instruction may involve exposure to hazards associated with nursing care, including needle sticks and blood or bodily fluids. Classroom and office work is generally sedentary, with occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 10 pounds. Clinical work may involve lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and bending. Regular attendance is required; evening or weekend hours and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms may be required.

Requirements

• Active, current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the applicable state, consistent 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, consistent with State Board of Nursing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that facilitates learning and achievement of desired 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 nurses.
• Assess and evaluate student learning across classroom, lab, and clinical settings and across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
• Analyze student assessment and evaluation data to inform continuous course improvement.
• Implement a curriculum with clearly articulated program student learning outcomes that organize the curriculum, guide instruction, direct learning activities, and evaluate student progress.
• Design and implement program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement.
• Participate in professional development activities that increase socialization to and effectiveness in the faculty role.
• Maintain professional practice knowledge and expertise needed to prepare students for contemporary nursing practice.
• Demonstrate commitment to the College’s mission and values of excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
• 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