Winter 2026 Adjunct Instructor - Kirkhof College of Nursing

Grand Valley State University • Grand Rapids, MI

12d

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor provides clinical instruction and supervises undergraduate clinical experiences in a specific area of expertise (such as medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatric, or community health nursing), a skills lab or a simulation environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• An unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan (or be eligible for licensure in Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Committment to working with diverse student and community populations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Nursing.
• If MSN earned through an ADN-to-MSN or second degree to MSN degree program, BSN requirement is waived.
• Previous teaching and/or preceptor experience.

Responsibilities

• Clinical teaching, supervision, and evaluation of students in a clinical setting, skills lab, or in simulation.
• Integrating KCON philosophy and organizing framework into clinical teaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees