Annual Faculty, Medical Surgical Nursing

Samuel Merritt University•Oakland, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Samuel Merritt University’s School of Nursing prepares highly competent professional nursing leaders who advance nursing practice and improve health for diverse populations. Faculty contribute to students’ professional and personal development by fostering curiosity, lifelong learning, service, and leadership. Adjunct faculty create a positive learning environment aligned with course objectives and implement syllabus policies to support successful student achievement. Multiple adjunct faculty opportunities in theory, lab, and clinical instruction are available. The opportunities are intended for working nurses with expertise in areas such as medical-surgical nursing, critical care, pediatrics, maternity, community health, mental health nursing, or simulation who are interested in teaching and mentoring students. Faculty create learner-centered environments responsive to diverse learning needs, monitor and communicate student progress, develop learning plans when needed, refer students to support resources, and participate in course and program activities. Theory instructors prepare classroom or hybrid learning activities, maintain the Canvas course, communicate with students, evaluate coursework, and report attendance. Clinical instructors coordinate with course managers, complete site orientations when needed, maintain clinical competence, mentor students, evaluate and document progress, and submit final clinical evaluations and grades. The position is described as onsite in an office setting at the Oakland campus, with regular campus presence and interaction across multidisciplinary teams. The posting also identifies adjunct opportunities for the Fresno campus. The position is listed as regular, exempt, and full-time.

Requirements

Master’s and/or doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Experience teaching diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level.
Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligibility for California licensure.
Demonstrated current competence in the theory or clinical area at the level of the students being taught.
Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations.

Responsibilities

Complete the required orientation for adjunct faculty.
Create a dynamic, learner-centered environment that supports diverse student learning needs using educational theory and evidence-based teaching practices.
Inform students of their course progress at the syllabus-defined midterm point and establish mutual learning plans with students who are not meeting expectations.
Notify the program director or chair, and the course manager when relevant, about at-risk students as soon as identified and at least weekly thereafter.
Participate in program and course faculty meetings as needed.
Meet with program faculty to review courses and recommend improvements.
Refer students to appropriate learning and support resources.
Prepare and conduct effective classroom or hybrid learning activities aligned with course objectives.
Plan learning experiences appropriate to students’ level.
Organize and maintain the Canvas course.
Respond to student electronic and telephone communications within 48 hours.
Prepare and review written examinations, papers, and student projects, and evaluate classroom learner performance.
Meet with students outside class as requested to provide learning support.
Submit attendance at the start of the course.
Meet with the course manager before the first clinical day to review clinical and course requirements.
Complete clinical site orientation when necessary and maintain and enhance competence in the clinical teaching area.
Model reflective and critical thinking in lab and clinical settings and coach and mentor students.
Confer with students about progress and assist them in developing learning plans to achieve course objectives.
Review written assignments and provide appropriate, timely written feedback.
Document student progress on appropriate forms and provide learning plans when necessary.
Submit final clinical evaluations for filing as instructed and submit final grades.