Mental Health Clinical Faculty (Part-Time): Idaho Falls, ID
About The Position
Chamberlain College of Nursing is seeking part-time Mental Health Clinical Faculty for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Teaching takes place onsite in a clinical setting with a clinical partner. Schedules most commonly consist of 12-hour rotations (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) for three to four consecutive days. The Mental-Health Nursing course covers the dynamics of an individual's ability to function in society, including anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence issues, and health promotion and wellness. The course also incorporates stress management, personal growth, therapeutic communication, individual and group therapy practices, and community mental-health resources. The clinical faculty member implements the College's educational philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service. The role plans and supervises clinical learning experiences, evaluates student performance, provides feedback and remediation, and coordinates with clinical agencies and course leadership. The position reports to the dean or assistant dean, with direct oversight also provided by a course coordinator.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Unencumbered professional nursing license in the state of Idaho.
- At least two years of professional registered-nurse experience within the last five years in the area of instruction.
- Illinois RN license required to teach all courses; course assignments are prioritized for professors currently licensed in Illinois.
- Genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning.
- Exceptional subject-matter expertise and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Desire to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect, and care.
- Sense of responsibility and purpose, with a desire to enrich colleagues, students, and the broader community.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Implement the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system, and profession.
- Assume responsibility for the autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments.
- Plan clinical experiences and directly supervise and evaluate nursing students providing care to individuals or groups.
- Evaluate student performance against course objectives and provide documented feedback.
- Be available to remediate students as required or needed.
- Orient to and maintain current knowledge of agency and clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with assistance from agency or clinical personnel.
- Develop and post written clinical assignments suited to students' knowledge, competencies, and individual learning needs.
- Grade homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork, and other written work in a timely manner.
- May teach didactic course content under the supervision of the course coordinator.
- Keep the course coordinator informed of student and agency issues and concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
