Adjunct Professor, RN - Clinical

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Professor, RN - Clinical implements and evaluates an assigned program of study on an ongoing basis. The role contributes to student advising, curriculum development and revision, program evaluation, clinical teaching, and assessment of student achievement in alignment with the college’s mission, core values, and purposes. The position provides institutional service through committee participation, faculty meetings, professional development, accreditation activities, student orientation and advisement, and collaboration in addressing student concerns. Faculty advise students, support their academic and personal development, develop remediation plans, and connect at-risk students with resources. With assistance, the adjunct implements course syllabi and submits recommendations for curricular changes. In clinical settings, the professor supports active student learning, demonstrates subject-matter expertise and professional practice, orients students to clinical facilities and equipment, collaborates with clinical staff, supervises students in patient care areas, conducts conferences, arranges make-up clinical sessions as needed, and provides ongoing feedback and evaluation. Faculty also participate in program planning informed by student and employer feedback, maintain clinical competence and currency, and contribute to community relations and program outreach. This is a per-diem position as needed, with day or evening scheduling (7 a.m.–3 p.m. or 2 p.m.–11 p.m.). The listed pay range is $60.00–$60.00. The role is based at the College of Health Careers in Rochester, New York.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
At least 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 with personal computers and related office, research, and database software.
Engagement in scholarship practices at the bachelor’s level demonstrating excellence in academia.
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 in setting work priorities.
Two years of teaching experience in a college or university.

Responsibilities

Provide service to the college through academic and campus committee assignments, including service on at least one department or college-wide committee.
Promote and model college values with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
Respond promptly to departmental discussions and requests, including emails and assigned tasks.
Co-mentor new faculty as assigned.
Know and enforce applicable regulatory guidelines, including FERPA, Title IX, Article 129, and other pertinent federal regulations.
Help maintain a safe and secure campus environment.
Attend professional development days, departmental events, commencement, institutional meetings, and faculty meetings.
Collaborate to address student concerns and complaints.
Participate in accreditation reviews and reports.
Participate in student orientation and advisement.
Attend and participate in at least one college-level committee at least three times per year.
Advise students and guide their academic and personal development.
Co-develop remediation plans, schedule regular meetings with students at risk of course or program failure, and help them identify and use relevant resources.
Implement syllabi, course requirements, and assignments with assistance.
Submit suggestions for syllabus, course, or program changes to the Curriculum Chair and Program Director.
Work with faculty to ensure curricula reflect the institutional philosophy and mission, current healthcare trends, and community needs.
Provide opportunities for students to actively participate through practice and application in clinical instruction.
Demonstrate command of subject matter and consideration for diverse cultural backgrounds.
Foster collaborative faculty-student relationships and model professional behavior and standards of practice.
Provide or use learning resources that enhance student learning and align with the syllabus.
Complete clinical orientation as required by the clinical institution and complete validations required by clinical agencies.
Orient students to clinical facilities and equipment.
Co-develop and implement clinical assignments and supervise students in patient care areas in collaboration with staff.
Conduct pre- and post-conferences with students and schedule make-up clinical sessions as needed.
Evaluate individual student progress weekly and provide timely, ongoing 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 evaluations and employer satisfaction surveys.
Fulfill clinical responsibilities assigned on a semester-to-semester basis and maintain clinical competence and currency through appropriate activities.
Participate in publicizing and disseminating information about the program and in community-wide events as needed.