Adult Health/Medical-Surgical Clinical Faculty (Part-Time): St. Louis, Missouri

Adtalem Global Education • St. Louis, MO

84d • $1,120 - $7,245

About The Position

Teaching is onsite (in clinical setting) with one of our clinical partners. Schedule: most commonly 12-hour rotations (7a-7p) for three to four consecutive days. Adult Health (Medical-Surgical) Nursing course overview: The focus is on the needs of adult patients and their families regarding health promotion and management of conditions that require acute and chronic care. The nursing process is used in the discussion of health alterations affecting selected life processes. Students continue their professional skill development as members of the health team. In this role, the clinical instructor: Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and profession. Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments. Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals. Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives. Is available for remediation of students as required or needed. Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel. Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs. Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner. May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator. Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns. Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.

Requirements

• A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
• An unencumbered professional nursing license in the state of Missouri.
• At least two years professional experience within the last five years as a registered nurse.
• Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required.
• Genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning.
• Exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect, and care.
• Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching or precepting experience.

Responsibilities

• Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service.
• Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments.
• Plans clinical experiences and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students.
• Evaluates and provides documented feedback to students on performance based on course objectives.
• Available for remediation of students as required.
• Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies and procedures.
• Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with students' knowledge base and skill competency.
• Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, and clinical paperwork in a timely manner.
• May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
• Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
• Reports to the dean or assistant dean with oversight from a course coordinator.

Benefits

• Expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the credit hour assigned to the course.
• Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees