Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Nursing (Fundamentals) - Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College • Fall River, MA

131d • $1,397

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Nursing (Fundamentals) position is a part-time role within the Health Sciences/Nursing department, reporting to the Interim Dean of Health Sciences or designee. This position is non-benefitted and is hired on an as-needed basis, with courses offered in various modalities including online, hybrid, or face-to-face in locations such as Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening, or on weekends, depending on enrollment. The starting date for this position is set for the Academic Year 2025-2026, with a minimum salary of $1,397 per credit hour, which may vary based on the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree in nursing (MSN).
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time clinical experience in fundamentals nursing within the last five (5) years.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and technology common in nursing practice.
• Experience working within nursing teams.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Must submit to a background check and may be required to submit to a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using High Impact Practices.
• Experience teaching at a community college, preferably in a nursing program.
• Graduate of Bristol's Adjunct Certificate Program.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Blackboard.
• Prior online teaching experience using a Learning Management System.
• 18 graduate credits in the area of nursing.
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a clinical experience for up to 10 students for 12-15 hours per week.
• Provide clinical instruction that coordinates with theoretical content and achieves course objectives.
• Perform all functions related to clinical assignments, including making clinical assignments, correcting nursing care plans, and reviewing evaluation reports with students.
• Provide regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students and the nursing/clinical team leader regarding academics, clinical performance, behavior, and attendance.
• Work with the Nursing Department Chair and full-time Nursing faculty team responsible for the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
• Instruct students in laboratory safety procedures, if applicable.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to address the college's goals related to technology, academic innovation, and equity.
• Complete required trainings such as Title IX, FERPA, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Information Security.
• Adhere to workload specifications in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline.
• Be available to students virtually or in-person for assistance in meeting course requirements and supporting academic success.
• Be willing to teach in the Dual Enrollment program or Early College at surrounding high schools.
• Foster student success across the college's diverse student body.
• Demonstrate professionalism and reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with the community.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree