Mental Health Clinical Faculty (Part-Time)

Covista•Irving, TX

15h•$1,120 - $7,245•Onsite

About The Position

Chamberlain University is seeking a Part-Time Visiting Professor to inspire nursing students and foster their educational and career goals. This role offers a flexible schedule, excellent compensation, strong mentorship, and support programs, with opportunities for career growth. The institution fosters a community dedicated to supporting each other to succeed and transform healthcare. The Mental-Health Nursing course emphasizes individual functioning in society, covering topics such as anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse, and violence issues. It also includes health promotion, wellness, therapeutic communication, individual and group therapy practices, and community mental-health resources. Clinical teaching is scheduled for at least one weekday for an 8-week session at a clinical partner site, with students experiencing diverse practice settings. Chamberlain seeks experienced nurse educators committed to practitioner-focused education.

Requirements

A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
An unencumbered professional nursing license in the state of Texas
At least two years professional experience within the last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
Have genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Are 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

Nice To Haves

Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required

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 loads.
Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
Makes self-available to staff at the agencies.
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.
Corrects and returns homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner.
Contributes to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College.
May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
Works with college administration, staff and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college and student satisfaction rates.
Participates in the implementation of the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and both departmental and campus policies.
Serves as a professional role model for other faculty, staff, and students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, dress, attendance, and general professionalism.
Utilizes relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
Complies with applicable regulatory rules and standards.
Reports to dean, assistant dean, or course coordinator.