Fundamentals Clinical Faculty (part-time)

About the position

Chamberlain College of Nursing has an immediate need for qualified Fundamentals Clinical Faculty (part-time) to teach in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Teaching opportunities are available throughout the region. Chamberlain College of Nursing clinical educators experience the powerful satisfaction that comes from helping educate, empower and embolden students and advance the health of people, families, and communities as we face new challenges ahead together. The Fundamentals Nursing course focuses on health promotion and the rehabilitative aspects of patient care, where students provide direct patient care in the acquisition of skills and concepts of professional nursing. Clinical teaching is typically scheduled for at least one weekday for an 8-week session at a clinical partner site. Chamberlain students experience practice settings that include large and small hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and public-health agencies, faith-based service organizations, independent practices, ambulatory care centers, public health agencies, military services (Army, Navy, and Air Force), VA Medical Centers, schools, home health environments, and anywhere healthcare is delivered. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at certain clinical partner sites.

Responsibilities

• 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 TX
• At least two years of professional experience within the last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at specific clinical partner sites

Nice-to-haves

• Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
• A 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 with the desire to enrich colleagues, students, and the broader community.

Benefits

• Expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the candidate’s education and experience.
• Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.