Adjunct Professor, RN - Clinical

Rochester Regional Health•St. Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Professor, RN - Clinical implements and evaluates an assigned program of study on an ongoing basis. The position participates in student advising, curriculum development, program revisions and evaluations, clinical teaching, evaluation of student achievement, and other work aligned with the college’s mission, core values, and purposes. The role provides service to the college, participates in committees, meetings, accreditation activities, student orientation and advisement, and community relations. It advises students and supports their academic and personal development, including developing remediation plans and connecting students with resources. With assistance, the instructor implements syllabi and collaborates with faculty to ensure curricula reflect the institution’s philosophy and mission, current healthcare trends, and community needs. In clinical settings, the instructor facilitates active student learning, models professional behavior and standards of practice, orients students to clinical facilities and equipment, collaborates with clinical staff, supervises patient-care learning, conducts conferences, evaluates student progress, and provides timely feedback. Clinical assignments are made semester to semester. Faculty are expected to maintain clinical competence and currency through methods such as clinical practice, relevant learning, volunteer work, or annual college skills competencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education.
A minimum of three years of practical experience.
Active, unencumbered New York State Registered Nurse license.
Current healthcare provider BLS CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of adult learning and pedagogical theories related to teaching effectiveness and assessment of learning.
Ability to plan, organize, and assess educational programs and initiatives.
Effective training and facilitation skills.
Ability to lead and participate effectively in collaborative teams.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for engaging a variety of constituents.
Skill using personal computers and related office, research, and database software.
Engagement in scholarship practices at the bachelor’s level demonstrating academic excellence.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment with distributed leadership.
Ability to develop shared meaning and build consensus across campuses, programs, and departments.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse populations.
Effective communication, self-direction, and independent judgment regarding work priorities.
Two years of teaching experience in a college or university.

Responsibilities

Provide service to the institution through academic and campus committee assignments, including adequate service on at least one department or college-wide committee.
Promote and model the College’s values with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
Respond to department discussions and requests in a timely manner, including answering emails and completing assigned tasks.
Co-mentor new faculty as assigned.
Know and enforce pertinent regulations, including FERPA, Title IX, Article 129, and other applicable federal regulations.
Assist in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.
Attend professional development days, departmental events, commencement, and institutional meetings.
Collaborate to address student concerns and complaints.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings, accreditation reviews and reports, and student orientation and advisement.
Attend and participate in at least one college-level committee at least three times a year.
Advise students and guide their academic and personal development.
Co-develop remediation plans with students, schedule regular meetings with students at risk of being unsuccessful, and help them identify and use resources that support success.
With assistance, implement syllabi, course requirements, and assignments for students.
Submit proposed changes to syllabi, courses, or programs to the Curriculum Chair and Program Director.
Work with faculty to ensure curricula reflect institutional philosophy and mission, current healthcare trends, and community needs.
Provide opportunities for active student involvement through practice and application, and demonstrate command of the subject matter while considering diverse cultural backgrounds.
Model collaborative faculty-student relationships, professional behavior, and standards of practice.
Provide or use learning resources such as handouts, interactive notes, and technology in alignment with the syllabus.
Participate in clinical orientation as required by the clinical institution; complete agency-required validations; and orient students to clinical facilities and equipment.
Participate in co-developing and implementing clinical assignments.
Supervise students in patient-care areas in collaboration with staff; conduct pre- and post-conferences; and schedule make-up clinical sessions as needed.
Evaluate individual student progress in the clinical area on an ongoing weekly basis and provide timely verbal and written feedback.
Evaluate students in clinical areas and participate in peer evaluations when requested.
Review student evaluation summaries and use feedback to plan and implement future courses.
Participate in program planning in response to student and program evaluation feedback and employer satisfaction surveys.
Maintain clinical competence and currency through clinical practice, content related to instructional topics, volunteer work related to clinical practice areas, or annual college skilled competencies.
Participate in publicizing and disseminating information about the program and in community-wide events as needed.