Adjunct Nursing Faculty-Clinicals, Evenings and Weekends

Westcliff University•Banning, CA

1d•$50 - $55

About The Position

Adjunct Nursing Faculty in the College of Nursing support Westcliff University’s mission by facilitating student learning aligned with course and program outcomes. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Nursing Academics, Program Director, or Chair, faculty serve as educators, mentors, and role models, contributing program expertise and fostering an innovative, accountable academic environment. They assess student learning, support academic integrity, and contribute to institutional and accreditation goals. Faculty fulfill assigned teaching responsibilities using varied instructional methods and maintain course materials, syllabi, office hours, attendance and grade records, and timely feedback. They participate in course and curriculum assessment and continuous improvement, student advising and support, professional development, departmental and university activities, and service. They collaborate with the Manager, Clinical Affiliations on clinical experiences and maintain required qualifications, competencies, and professional standards. The role may require travel to other teaching sites depending on university needs. Employment is at-will unless contractually stated otherwise.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
Meet applicable California Board of Registered Nursing instructor qualifications, including education requirements, recent direct patient care or qualifying clinical teaching experience in the assigned nursing area, and teaching experience or a post-baccalaureate course that includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
Meet applicable California Board of Registered Nursing assistant instructor qualifications when assigned in that capacity, including a relevant bachelor’s degree and recent direct patient care or qualifying clinical teaching experience.
Meet applicable content expert qualifications when assigned, including the required master’s degree, qualifying continuing education or national certification where applicable, and required recent clinical or clinical teaching experience.
Meet and maintain state Board of Nursing qualifications and standards applicable to assigned subject matter instruction.
Maintain requirements and annual competencies essential to assigned job functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching nursing skills labs, including simulated learning environments.
Previous teaching experience, including curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.
Ability to navigate electronic learning platforms.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Suites.
Post-master’s certificate in nursing education, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and/or PhD in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Fulfill the assigned teaching load and facilitate student learning aligned with course and program outcomes.
Participate in course, curriculum, and program assessment and continuous improvement activities.
Contribute to updating course materials and syllabi, using approved templates and university processes.
Use varied teaching methodologies and assess student achievement of learning outcomes.
Maintain approved office hours and provide timely feedback, academic advising, and student support.
Record attendance and grades, submit grade-in-progress reports, and post final grades according to university requirements and course syllabi.
Mentor students and provide academic guidance and instructional support.
Explore scholarly research and cross-disciplinary approaches to improve teaching and instruction.
Attend department, College, University, and Practice Learning Community meetings as required.
Participate in University initiatives, professional development, professional organizations, and service activities.
Assist with curriculum evaluation, program analysis, course and program improvements, and compliance with applicable laws, accreditation requirements, and University policies.
Collaborate with the Manager, Clinical Affiliations to support clinical experiences.
Maintain required physical and immunization records and annual competencies.
Follow University policies, ethical standards, communication procedures, confidentiality requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance, timely attendance, accurate time records, and safe, orderly work areas; properly use and care for department equipment and supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.