Nursing Adjunct - Clinical Instructor

Kentucky State University•Frankfort, KY

11h

About The Position

The Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor teaches within areas of specific training and competence and carries out duties that support the outcomes of the undergraduate programs. Responsibilities include clinical instruction in areas of expertise, participation in curriculum development, helping procure clinical sites, advising students, and participating in scholarship and service activities proportionate to adjunct employment status. The position is accountable to the Director of Undergraduate Programs for duties supporting the objectives of the University and School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The instructor develops and delivers course materials, teaches to established course standards and outcomes, evaluates student work, assigns grades, and maintains student and course records in accordance with FERPA and university deadlines. The role also includes supervising and evaluating students in clinical and other experiential settings, maintaining scheduled availability, participating in assessment and faculty evaluation, and contributing to academic policies, program planning, faculty development, and service activities. The position requires a Master’s Degree in Nursing and eligibility for or current licensure to practice nursing in Kentucky. Selected candidates must complete the Kentucky Registered Nurse licensure process before appointment. BLS and/or other resuscitation training is required as specified by clinical affiliates. A terminal degree is preferred; undergraduate education experience is preferred, and online education skills are a plus.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
Must be eligible for or currently licensed to practice nursing in Kentucky; selected candidates must complete the Kentucky Registered Nurse licensure process before appointment.
BLS and/or other resuscitation training as required by clinical affiliates.
Ability to lead, direct, and advise students.
Ability to integrate academic standards, performance character, and ethics and integrity into job performance.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Clinical expertise sufficient to serve as a role model for exemplary clinical practice.
Demonstrated ability in undergraduate teaching and curriculum development.
Cross-cultural communication skills and multicultural competence.
Experience in nursing education.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree preferred.
Experience in undergraduate education preferred.
Skill in online education is a plus.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and contribute to course curriculum development, including syllabi, handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations.
Develop course syllabi, handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations, and submit digital copies of syllabi and handouts to the Director of Undergraduate Programs each semester.
Teach courses according to University catalog descriptions, course standards, and learning outcomes.
Document student attendance, participation, and academic progress by assigning and grading coursework, projects, quizzes, and/or examinations.
Assign and post grades according to University guidelines.
Maintain course and student records in accordance with FERPA and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
Schedule, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinical, internship, observation, field experience, and similar settings as appropriate.
Meet classes and other scheduled responsibilities, including office hours and meetings, at designated times.
Post and maintain on-campus hours to facilitate interaction with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the public.
Participate in program-level learning assessment by helping articulate outcomes, evaluating student performance, and suggesting improvements.
Contribute to developing and monitoring School of Nursing and Health Sciences long-range and annual plans.
Cooperate with faculty on activities that enhance instruction, scholarship, and public service.
Participate in developing and implementing academic policies, guiding principles, objectives, and functions consistent with the school’s philosophy.
Participate in summative and formative faculty evaluations.
Remain current in the academic or program discipline and maintain applicable licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements.
Stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning and participate in university professional development.
Serve on committees, advisory boards, hiring committees, faculty senate, or as a student organization advisor, as applicable.
Attend local, regional, state, or national meetings when required or necessary for the discipline.
Mentor and assist with orienting new faculty when appropriate or required.
Attend commencement, other appropriate ceremonies, and divisional or college-wide meetings as required or appropriate.
Maintain behavior and actions consistent with University and School of Nursing and Health Sciences policies.
Ensure student evaluations are administered near the end of each semester.
Perform other related duties as assigned.