Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Nursing (Pediatrics)

Bristol Community College • Fall River, MA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Bristol Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Clinical Nursing, specializing in Pediatrics. The college is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement, and paid time off. Tuition waiver discounts are also available at public higher education institutions in Massachusetts.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• For instructors with a BSN degree, minimum of five (5) years of full-time clinical experience in pediatrics nursing, within the last eight (8) years.
• For instructors with a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent nursing degree, minimum of two (2) years of full-time clinical experience in pediatrics nursing, within the last five (5) years.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, as well as technology and computer applications common in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated experience working within nursing teams.
• Must submit to a background check (including Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)/Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI)).
• May be required to submit to a drug screening as a condition of employment.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Bristol Community College does not sponsor work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent nursing degree.
• Experience using High Impact Practices.
• Experience teaching at a community college, preferably in a nursing program.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Canvas.
• 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

• Supervises a clinical experience for up to 10 students for 12 hours per week.
• Provides clinical instruction that coordinates with theoretical content and achieves course objectives.
• Engages in the teaching and learning process as a member of the nursing team, contributing to student success.
• Performs all functions related to clinical assignments, including making clinical assignments, correcting detailed nursing care plans, and completing and reviewing evaluation reports with students.
• Provides regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students and the nursing/clinical team leader concerning academics, clinical performance, behavior, and attendance.
• Works with the Nursing Department Chair and full-time Nursing faculty team responsible for pediatrics nursing theory.
• Instructs students in laboratory safety procedures, if applicable.
• Participates in professional development opportunities to address the college's goals related to technology, academic innovation, and equity.
• Completes required trainings such as Title IX, FERPA, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Information Security.
• Adheres to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline.
• Is available to students either virtually or in-person for assistance meeting course requirements and supporting student academic success.
• Fosters student success across the college's diverse student body.
• Demonstrates a sense of professionalism and consistently reflects Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Focuses on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• life
• long-term disability
• retirement
• paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay)
• tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions

What This Job Offers

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