Mental Health Visiting Professor
About The Position
Chamberlain University is seeking Part-Time Clinical Instructors for its Bachelors of Science in Nursing program, with a specific interest in candidates for the Mental-Health Nursing specialty. This role involves implementing the college's philosophy and curriculum, planning and supervising clinical experiences, evaluating student performance, and providing feedback. The instructor will also be responsible for grading assignments, orienting to clinical site policies, and keeping the course coordinator informed of student and agency issues. The Mental-Health Nursing course emphasizes the dynamics of individual functioning in society, covering topics such as anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, abuse issues, health promotion, stress management, therapeutic communication, and community mental-health resources.
Requirements
- A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- An unencumbered professional nursing license in Missouri or NLC Compact state
- At least two years professional experience within the last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at certain clinical partner sites
- 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 assignments
- Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals
- 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
- Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner
- May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator
- Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
