Clinical Educator, Mental Health - Adjunct

West Coast University•Ontario, CA

About The Position

West Coast University is seeking an adjunct Nursing Faculty member to teach in the mental health specialty and support nursing students’ academic and professional development. The educator serves as a mentor, role model, and facilitator, applying professional experience to the assigned teaching schedule and using varied teaching methods to help students achieve learning outcomes. The role contributes to course and program assessment, ongoing improvement of class materials and syllabi, scholarly activity, and professional growth and service. Educators are expected to advance the university’s student-focused mission and use its educational technologies and resources, including Simulation and Innovation Labs. When teaching students in a clinical setting, the educator assumes responsibility for students at clinical facilities; clarifies expectations and placements with students and facility staff; directs students to resources for clinical preparation; and assesses their knowledge and skills to support safe, effective patient care. The educator facilitates pre- and post-conferences to connect theory with clinical objectives and experiences, and provides timely feedback after observed events and at midterm and semester end.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with online learning management systems.
Compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws and regulations, including state Board of Nursing and other regulatory standards.
For clinical RN faculty: at least two years of registered-nurse experience within the last five years providing direct patient care.
For clinical RN faculty: at least one year of experience in the field being taught.
Bachelor’s degree in the specialty field.
Professional nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

Mentor, role-model, and facilitate students’ learning by providing guidance and academic 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 improvement of class materials and syllabi within the university’s shared governance culture.
Use varied teaching methodologies to facilitate observable achievement of prescribed learning outcomes.
Maintain scholarly activities.
Participate in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies.
Support the university’s commitment to student success as healthcare professionals.
Use educational technologies and resources, including Simulation and Innovation Labs.
When teaching in a clinical setting, assume responsibility for students in clinical facilities and clarify clinical expectations with students.
Clarify student placements and expectations with clinical facility staff.
Direct students to available resources for clinical preparation during care planning time.
Assess students’ knowledge and skill levels to support safety and optimal patient care.
Use pre- and post-conferences to help students share learning experiences 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 the end of the semester.