Mental Health Visiting Professor

Covista • Irwindale, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Chamberlain University is seeking Part-Time Clinical Instructors for its Bachelors of Science in Nursing program, with a specific need for those interested in teaching Mental-Health Nursing. This specialty focuses on an individual's ability to function in society, covering topics such as anxiety, self-concept, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, abuse issues, health promotion, stress management, therapeutic communication, and community mental-health resources. The role involves implementing the college's philosophy and curriculum, planning and supervising clinical experiences, evaluating student performance, and providing feedback. Instructors are responsible for clinical assignments, grading, and maintaining knowledge of agency policies. They may also teach didactic content under supervision and report to the dean or assistant dean, with direct oversight from a course coordinator.

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

• Pay transparency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level