Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Education Affiliates • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fortis College in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, is seeking adjunct nursing faculty to prepare the next generation of nurses. Faculty are accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for implementing the approved curriculum in accordance with the nursing program’s and College/Campus’s mission and philosophy. They provide students with opportunities to gain the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives through varied and appropriate teaching methods. Faculty plan learning activities to meet program outcomes and comply with applicable policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and accepted practice. They also participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement and engage in personal professional development.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited professional nursing education program resulting in an MSN to teach in the associate degree program; a BSN may be acceptable for teaching in the practical nursing program or as a clinical instructor.
• A current, active, unencumbered registered nurse license in Ohio or a multistate privilege to practice in Ohio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills.
• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills.
• Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching responsibilities.
• Competence in clinical skills in the areas taught.
• Competence in personal computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Required immunizations, current CPR certification, and HIPAA certification.
• Annual documentation of continuing professional growth, at the employee’s expense.

Nice To Haves

• Previous higher education or postsecondary teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement the approved nursing curriculum in accordance with the program’s and College/Campus’s mission and philosophy.
• Provide learning opportunities that help students acquire course-related knowledge and practice required skills using varied and appropriate teaching methods.
• Plan learning activities to meet program outcomes and comply with applicable policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and accepted practice.
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Engage in personal professional development.
• Carry out classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level