KC Adjunct Faculty - Nursing

Kettering Health•Kettering, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The adjunct faculty member’s role is to facilitate effective learning in the classroom and/or clinical setting for Kettering College Division of Nursing students. Didactic Instruction: Adjunct Faculty teaching a nursing course are responsible for effective instruction of students, organization of course learning materials in a manner that facilitates student learning, and student evaluation, and communication of student progress and grades in a timely fashion. Clinical Instruction: Adjunct Faculty teaching in the clinical setting is responsible for effective instruction of students in accordance with the intended course outcomes, communication with staff at the clinical site, selection of appropriately leveled student learning experiences, supervision of students and/or preceptor, student evaluation and communication of student progress and grades in a timely fashion.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Must hold an earned BSN from an approved and accredited institution and nursing program.
If the bachelor’s degree is not in nursing, then the master’s degree or doctorate must be in nursing.
If the bachelor’s degree is in nursing, the master’s degree may be, but is not required to be in nursing.
A minimum of BSN is required.
Registered Nurse license in Ohio, United States.
ADRMS Registered in one or more of the following specialties: Abdomen, Vascular, Cardiac, Obstetrics.
At least 2 years of experience in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse required.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred.
Teaching experience preferred.
A master’s degree is preferred.
Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate effective learning in the classroom and/or clinical setting for Kettering College Division of Nursing students.
Provide effective instruction of students.
Organize course learning materials in a manner that facilitates student learning.
Evaluate students and communicate student progress and grades in a timely fashion.
Communicate with staff at the clinical site.
Select appropriately leveled student learning experiences.
Supervise students and/or preceptor.
Provide a course syllabus in accordance with the College’s Syllabus Standardization format.
Progress learning outcomes and objectives in an organized and logical fashion toward fulfillment of course outcomes.
Design and implement teaching strategies/learning opportunities in accordance with the curriculum framework, which help students fulfill the course outcomes.
Supervise guest lecturers, such that course outcomes can be fulfilled.
Assist and/or refer students who need additional support for their learning.
Be knowledgeable of and adhere to the nursing curriculum plan.
Provide timely feedback to students regarding assignments, quizzes, exams, and other learning activities.
Communicate and submit student grades in accordance with department and College policies and procedures.
Complete and post an electronic course report within one week of the end of the semester for each course taught.
Plan students’ clinical experiences and evaluate students’ performance in alignment with expected curriculum outcomes.
Implement clinical objectives or outcomes within the framework of the course in which the student is enrolled.
Communicate clinical objectives or outcomes to the course coordinator, student, staff at the clinical site, and/or preceptor, if utilized.
Assign clinical experiences based on course objectives, the student’s level of ability, and the student’s learning needs.
Provide orientation of students to the clinical site.
Supervise students for the purpose of safety to the patient and clinical environment and effective learning for the student.
Evaluate students’ experience, achievement, and progress in relation to the clinical objectives or outcomes.
Ensure faculty/student ratio for direct patient care experiences of no more than 1:10 (1:12 for precepted classes).
Collaborate with and orient preceptor to ensure the preceptor is competent and prepared for the role.
Facilitate communication between the preceptor, student, and instructor.
Provide the preceptor with orientation information regarding the program of study and the roles of the student, preceptor, and instructor.
Be available to the preceptor and student for assistance and clarification through rounds, phone, or pager.
Function as a resource for any issues surrounding the professional development of the student.
Objectively and subjectively evaluate the student’s performance, incorporating feedback from the preceptor.
Support the mission, vision, and values of the College in all professional relationships.
Be a strong contributor to all appropriate teams, exhibiting Christian collegiality in team relationships.
Meet professional obligations, such as office hours, deadlines, submission of required documents.
Be knowledgeable of the nursing curriculum and effectively use evidence-based clinical teaching approaches.
Design workflow to facilitate service to students.
Meet professional obligations, such as clinical hours, student appointments, adjunct faculty workshops and updates, and deadlines.
Professionally help students even when their anger, distress, or other conditions make learning difficult.
Communicate skillfully and compassionately with others.
Participate regularly in appropriate meetings and faculty development activities, including those sponsored by the College, the Medical Center, and professional organizations.
Anticipate change, adapt smoothly to change, and when appropriate, effect change.
Exhibit a positive response to constructive criticism from leadership.
Know and adhere to college policies and procedures.
Use college resources efficiently.
Complete all mandatory education and/or clinical competencies.
Routinely evaluate own learning needs and exhibit continuously improving outcomes.
Stay professionally current.