Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Education Affiliates • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• An accredited professional nursing education program resulting in an MSN is required 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 Ohio registered nurse license or a multistate privilege to practice in Ohio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication 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 with personal computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, and current CPR and HIPAA certifications.
• 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 curriculum in accordance with the nursing program and College/Campus mission and philosophy.
• Provide students with opportunities to acquire course-related knowledge and practice required skills using appropriate teaching methods.
• Plan learning activities to meet program outcomes and applicable policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and accepted practice standards.
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Engage in personal professional development and provide annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee’s expense.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time