Mental Health Visiting Professor
About The Position
Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks part-time clinical instructors to teach students in its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, with a focus on mental-health nursing. The course addresses an individual’s ability to function in society and covers anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence, health promotion, wellness, stress management, personal growth, therapeutic communication, individual and group therapy, and community mental-health resources. Clinical instructors implement the College’s philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system, and profession. They plan clinical experiences, directly supervise and evaluate nursing students providing care, document feedback based on course objectives, support remediation, coordinate with clinical agencies, develop written assignments, grade coursework, and keep the course coordinator informed of student and agency concerns. Instructors may teach 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 direct patient-care experience in the relevant clinical specialty or content area assigned.
- Excellent communication skills.
- High level of initiative and prudent judgment.
- Professional nurse licensure in the state of practice.
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 all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments.
- Plan clinical experiences and provide direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering care to individuals or groups.
- Evaluate students and provide documented feedback on their performance based on course objectives.
- 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, skill 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 a 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
