Mental Health Clinical Nursing Instructor (Part-Time)

Covista•Montgomery, AL

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Chamberlain University is seeking a Part-Time Visiting Professor to inspire nursing students and help them achieve 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 mutual success and transforming healthcare. The position involves clinical teaching, focusing on mental health nursing concepts within an inpatient healthcare setting. Students will practice nursing skills and procedures, with an emphasis on an individual's ability to function in society. The course content covers anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse, and violence issues. The schedule is determined by course needs and clinical specialty for each 8-week session, with days and hours varying. Clinical dates are not guaranteed for every session.

Requirements

A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
An unencumbered professional RN nursing license in Alabama
Illinois RN License will be required to teach all courses (course assignments prioritized to professors who are currently licensed in Illinois)
Active BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network)
At least two years professional experience within the last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse

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 all applicable regulatory rules and standards.
Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.
Handles related duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards