Adjunct Faculty Nursing

Klamath Community College•Klamath Falls, OR

About The Position

The Nursing Adjunct Instructor provides one-on-one instruction for courses on a term-by-term basis and reports to the Dean of Allied-Health and Sciences. The instructor’s main area of study should be Nursing. Courses may be offered during the week and/or on weekends, during the day, online, and/or in the evening. Pay for courses is calculated according to the type of instruction and number of course credits; lecture and lab courses are paid per credit hour under the current faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. The instructor teaches course materials in accordance with Course Content and Outcome Guides, develops supplemental materials for learners with a range of abilities, and uses varied teaching approaches. Duties also include evaluating student progress and achievement, grading according to college policies, preparing syllabi, maintaining records, pursuing professional development, and adapting teaching techniques in response to assessment feedback. Work may take place in classrooms, nursing laboratories, clinical settings, and online environments, depending on the assigned course. This is a part-time position typically scheduled for up to 20 hours per week. Regular hours may change and may not exceed 128 hours per one-month pay period. The position is not eligible for paid holidays, vacation, or healthcare benefits beyond those required by law.

Requirements

For didactic instruction: master's degree in the subject area of instruction, or a master's degree in a related area plus at least 20 quarter hours of graduate credit in the subject area.
For clinical instruction: bachelor's degree in the subject area of instruction.
Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice, and current standards of care.
Ability to effectively teach and evaluate nursing students in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical settings.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
Knowledge of patient safety, infection control, HIPAA, and professional nursing ethics.
Ability to maintain accurate records, student evaluations, and required documentation.
Ability to collaborate with faculty, healthcare partners, and students from diverse backgrounds.
Proficiency with learning management systems and basic educational technology.
Commitment to maintaining current nursing knowledge and professional competency.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and electronically, and sufficient visual and auditory ability to deliver instruction, observe demonstrations, and assess student performance.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Canvas.
Community college teaching experience.
Experience teaching in an accredited nursing program.
Experience supervising students in acute care, long-term care, community health, or specialty clinical settings.
Knowledge of simulation-based learning and clinical evaluation methods.
Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation standards such as ACEN.
Training or experience in culturally responsive teaching and inclusive educational practices.
Familiarity with competency-based education and evidence-based instructional strategies.
Experience using electronic health records and healthcare technologies.
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or preceptor experience in nursing practice.

Responsibilities

Teach course materials in accordance with Course Content and Outcome Guides using instructional methods appropriate to the audience and subject.
Design and deliver supplemental teaching materials in ways that meet the needs of learners with a broad range of abilities.
Pursue professional development and remain current in the area of expertise.
Participate in instructor evaluation and assessment of student academic achievement, and modify teaching techniques in response to assessment feedback.
Use a variety of teaching styles to provide quality learning experiences to a diverse student population.
Create course syllabi, evaluate student progress, grade according to college policies and procedures, and fulfill other faculty requirements.
Teach and evaluate nursing students in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical settings.
Maintain accurate records, student evaluations, and required documentation.
Provide constructive feedback and support student success.
Perform other duties as assigned.