Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

Keuka College•Keuka Park, NY

67d•Onsite

About The Position

We provide an excellent opportunity to teach and grow professionally in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. Quality teaching is a top priority of the College, and we thus seek enthusiastic, experienced teachers. Keuka College has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education. Instructors are needed at our main campus and branch locations to teach during the day and evening hours. Assigned courses may be at an undergraduate or graduate level. This is a pool position. The Division Chair will access the applicant pool when there is a hiring need and qualified applicants for this position could be called for an interview on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

Master's Degree required.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Understand and behave with a high level of integrity and complete confidentiality at all times.
Ability to be sensitive to and respond to the needs/concerns of students, faculty, college staff, and the public.
Ability to work under pressure with a high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan course instruction based upon the approved syllabus
Follow the outline provided to assure course content and objectives are met
Design, administer, and grade course assignments, essays, and exams to assess achievement of course objectives as identified by the syllabus
Plan effectively for classes and student success
As required, serve as a second reader for the student’s Capstone Thesis
Actively engage with students in the learning process
Work with the Division Chair to ensure instructional and program quality
Contribute to program development through collaborative participation in curriculum design and review, promotion of collaborative partnerships, and engaging with faculty, adjuncts, and/or students in joint projects
Responsible for ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in compliance with various institutional and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times towards co-workers, and internal and external customers, representing Keuka College, its programs, policies, and procedures in a positive and professional manner. Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork.
Attend provided/necessary training and other meetings to support effectiveness within the position as required.
Consistently demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the Keuka College mission, vision, and values and adhering to institutional policies.
Maintain a high regard for student privacy in accordance with the FERPA privacy policies and procedures.
Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
Perform other functions as assigned by management.