Mental Health Visiting Professor
About The Position
Chamberlain University is seeking part-time clinical instructors to teach Mental-Health Nursing in its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The course addresses 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, stress management, personal growth, therapeutic communication, individual and group therapy practices, and community mental-health resources. The clinical instructor implements the College’s philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system, and profession. The instructor is responsible for autonomous aspects of assigned teaching, plans clinical experiences, supervises and evaluates students providing nursing care, documents feedback based on course objectives, and provides remediation when needed. The role also includes maintaining knowledge of clinical agency policies, developing appropriate written clinical assignments, grading student work promptly, keeping the course coordinator informed of student and agency concerns, and potentially teaching didactic content under a course coordinator’s supervision. The position reports to the dean or assistant dean, with direct oversight also provided by a course coordinator. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required at certain clinical partner sites.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- At least 2 years of experience practicing as a registered nurse within the last 5 years.
- Professional nurse licensure in the state of practice.
- Excellent communication skills, a high level of initiative, and prudent judgment.
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 autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments.
- Plan clinical experiences and directly supervise and evaluate nursing students delivering care to individuals or groups.
- Evaluate students and provide documented feedback on their performance based on course objectives.
- Be available to provide student remediation as required or needed.
- Maintain current knowledge of agency and clinical policies, procedures, and expectations, with assistance from agency or clinical personnel.
- Develop and post written clinical assignments consistent with students’ knowledge, competencies, and 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
Entry Level
