Adjunct - Undergraduate Nursing

About the position

Pace University's Lienhard School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions is seeking adjunct faculty for the undergraduate nursing department. Adjunct clinical faculty earn a competitive salary and have access to professional development workshops, computer resource centers, the library and research resources, and much more. Opportunities are available on both our Pleasantville and New York City campuses during the spring, fall, and summer semesters for all candidates, with clinical sites in both Westchester, the five boroughs of New York City, and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Clinical supervision of the assigned group(s) of students in the clinical and/or simulation settings.
• Creation of a positive and safe learning environment for students.
• Prepare appropriate plans, materials, and learning activities for students to achieve the learning outcomes of the clinical course.
• Observation of the students' performance, the guidance of the students' performance, to facilitate discussion, decision making, and problem-solving methods and nursing practices.
• Consulting with students individually and/or in groups to review and/or evaluate progression towards clinical outcomes and identify teaching strategies to reinforce learning, promote critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
• Maintain a cooperative, positive relationship with the staff on any unit of the healthcare facility assigned to facilitate the optimum learning environment for the students.
• Maintain effective, on-going communication with the Course Coordinator (and/or Director of Nursing Programs if appropriate) concerning student progress and/or concerns.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) (those enrolled in an MSN program may be considered).
• At least 3 years of nursing experience in specialty.
• Unencumbered NYS RN License.
• Current Board Certification preferred.

Benefits

• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement.
• The opportunity to participate in the Mass Transit and Parking Commuter Reimbursement Accounts.
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (once eligibility requirements have been satisfied).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel through Plum Benefits.