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. The role includes advising students, contributing to curriculum development and program revisions and evaluations, teaching in clinical settings, and evaluating student achievement in support of the college’s mission, core values, and purposes. The position provides service to the college through committee participation, faculty meetings, professional development, student orientation and advisement, accreditation work, and collaboration on student concerns. It also supports students’ academic and personal development, helps develop remediation plans, and connects students with resources. Clinical instruction includes facilitating student practice and application, demonstrating subject-matter expertise and professional standards, orienting students to clinical facilities and equipment, supervising patient care activities in collaboration with staff, conducting conferences, evaluating student progress, and providing timely feedback. Faculty maintain clinical competence and currency. Clinical assignments are made on a semester-to-semester basis. The position is per diem as needed, with day or evening schedules of 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.
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 effectively lead and participate in collaborative teams.
Ability to communicate effectively, interpersonally, orally, and in writing with a variety of constituents.
Skill in using personal computers and related office, research, and database software.
Demonstrated academic excellence through scholarship practices at the bachelor’s level.
Capacity 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 skills, 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 participation in academic and campus committees, including adequate service on at least one department or college-wide committee.
Promote and model college values with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
Respond to departmental discussions and requests in a timely manner, including answering emails and completing assigned tasks.
Co-mentor new faculty as assigned.
Maintain basic knowledge of and enforce applicable regulatory guidelines, including FERPA, Title IX, Article 129, and other pertinent federal regulations.
Assist in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.
Attend professional development days, departmental events, commencement, institutional meetings, and faculty meetings.
Collaborate in responding to student concerns and complaints.
Participate in accreditation reviews and reports and in 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 unsuccessful course or program outcomes, and help students identify and use resources that support success.
Implement syllabi, including course requirements and assignments, with assistance.
Submit suggestions for changes to syllabi, courses, or programs 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 active student involvement through practice and application, demonstrate subject-matter command, and consider diverse cultural backgrounds.
Model and encourage collaborative faculty-student relationships, professional behavior, and standards of practice.
Provide or use learning resources that enhance student learning and align with the syllabus.
Participate in clinical orientation as required by the clinical institution; complete validations required by clinical agencies; 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 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 for assigned courses 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 means such as clinical practice, completion of content related to instructional topics, relevant volunteer work, or the college’s annual skilled competencies.
Participate in publicizing and disseminating information about the program and in community-wide events as needed.