Full Time Advanced Med Surg Theory Instructor

West Coast University•North Hollywood, CA

About The Position

West Coast University is seeking a nursing faculty member to teach Advanced Med Surg Theory and support students’ academic and professional development. The instructor serves as a mentor, role model, and facilitator, applies professional skills and experience to the assigned teaching schedule, and uses varied teaching methods and university resources to help students achieve prescribed learning outcomes. The role contributes to course, curriculum, and program assessment and improvement; updates class materials and syllabi through shared governance; maintains scholarly activities; and participates in professional growth and service. When working with students in a clinical setting, the instructor assumes responsibility for students at clinical facilities, clarifies expectations with students and facility staff, directs students to preparation resources, and assesses knowledge and skills to support patient safety and quality care. The instructor also leads pre- and post-conferences, connects weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences, and provides timely feedback on observed and overall student performance. The position requires a master’s degree in nursing, professional nurse licensure, and experience meeting applicable state regulations. Clinical RN candidates must have at least two years of prior direct-patient-care experience as a registered nurse and at least one year of experience in the field they teach.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing.
Professional nurse licensure.
Education and experience must align with state regulations and comply with state authorization agency rules and regulations.
Clinical RN candidates must have at least two years of prior experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
Clinical RN candidates must have at least one year of experience in the field they teach.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience working with online learning management systems.
Compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws and regulations, including state Board of Nursing requirements.

Responsibilities

Mentor, role-model, and facilitate students’ academic development and provide guidance and support.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching and learning process, and individual students.
Apply skills and experience to the assigned teaching schedule.
Participate in course, curriculum, and program assessment activities through the University’s continuous improvement plan.
Contribute to improving class materials and syllabi within the prescribed shared governance culture.
Use a variety of teaching methodologies to facilitate observable evidence of student achievement of prescribed learning outcomes.
Maintain scholarly activities.
Participate in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies.
Advance the University’s student-focused commitment and support students’ success as healthcare professionals.
Use University technologies and resources, including Simulation and Innovation Labs.
When teaching in a clinical setting, assume complete responsibility for students in clinical facilities.
Clarify clinical expectations with students and student placements and expectations with clinical facility staff.
Direct students to available resources during care-planning time to support clinical preparation.
Assess students’ knowledge and skill levels to support safety and optimal patient care.
Conduct pre- and post-conferences that allow students to share learning and connect weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
Provide feedback on clinical performance immediately after observing an event and on overall performance at midterm and semester end.