Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Nursing

Colorado Mesa University•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Colorado Mesa University is seeking qualified Adjunct Lecturer applicants for the Department of Health Sciences. This position is responsible for teaching class, lab and/or clinicals. The person in this position will teach undergraduate Health Sciences students, which may include teaching in specific specialty areas of Health Sciences (e.g., nursing, medical laboratory technology, radiologic sciences, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, and diagnostic medical sonography).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited school, in the area in which you teach. (Note: For didactic courses, faculty must hold at least one degree level above the level of the program being taught.)
At least one year of experience in the specialty in which you teach.
Possess an unencumbered Colorado registered nurse (RN) license.
At least two years as a professional nurse with at least 1 year of experience in the area in which they teach.
Must have a graduate degree (a minimum of a MSN) from a nationally accredited school to teach didactic.
Ability to verify U.S. employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree preferred.
Experience leading undergraduate Health Sciences students in clinical, lab and/or classroom learning.
Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.
Experience in teaching online, in person, and in simulated environments.
Proficiency with or experience with Learning Platforms (i.e., D2L, Canvas, Blackboard).
Experience with creating and/or revising online assessment & evaluation methods and technology.
Experience and understanding of student and/or patient confidentiality.
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance for undergraduate Health Sciences students in class, lab and/or clinical settings.
Give timely feedback on students’ written assignments and clinical competence.
Promote positive and productive relationships with clinical agencies, preceptors, and Health Sciences program faculty/staff/students.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively present information to students, colleagues, and clinical partners.