Nursing Faculty, Adjunct OB Clinicals NOC

Westcliff University•Indio, CA

About The Position

Westcliff University is hiring an adjunct nursing faculty member to teach OB clinicals in the High Desert Area. The posting describes the faculty role as supporting the University’s mission by facilitating student learning aligned with course and program outcomes. Faculty serve as educators, mentors, and role models, contribute subject-matter expertise and departmental initiatives, assess student learning, uphold academic integrity, and support institutional and accreditation goals. The position includes teaching assigned courses, maintaining office hours, advising and mentoring students, developing and updating course materials, participating in course and program assessment, and providing timely feedback. Faculty are also expected to pursue professional development and scholarly activity, contribute to professional organizations, participate in University service and initiatives, and support curriculum assessment and revision. The role may include analyzing student success and coordinating clinical experiences with the Manager of Clinical Affiliations. The posting states a master’s degree in Nursing and a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license as minimum qualifications. Candidates must satisfy applicable California Board of Registered Nursing qualifications for their assigned instruction, including relevant recent clinical or clinical-teaching experience and nursing-education teaching experience where required. Experience teaching nursing skills labs, including simulated learning environments, previous teaching experience, curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, and proficiency with electronic learning platforms and Google and Microsoft suites are also listed. A post-master’s certificate in nursing education, DNP, and/or PhD in Nursing is listed as an additional qualification.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
Meet and maintain applicable state Board of Nursing qualifications and standards for assigned nursing instruction.
As applicable to instructor qualifications: education meeting the Board’s requirements; recent direct patient-care experience in the assigned nursing area (one year of continuous full-time or equivalent RN experience, or one academic year of RN-level clinical teaching demonstrating clinical competency); and at least one year teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course that includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
As applicable to assistant instructor qualifications: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including nursing courses or courses in natural, behavioral, or social sciences relevant to nursing practice, and recent direct patient-care experience in the assigned nursing area (one year of continuous full-time or equivalent RN experience, or one academic year of RN-level clinical teaching demonstrating clinical competency).
As applicable to content expert qualifications: a master’s degree in the designated nursing area, or a master’s degree in another area plus the specified nursing-area continuing education or national certification and the specified recent clinical experience or RN-level clinical teaching experience.
Experience teaching nursing skills labs, including simulated learning environments.
Previous teaching experience, including curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.
Ability to navigate electronic learning platforms.
Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Suites.

Nice To Haves

Post-master’s certificate in nursing education.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
PhD in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned course load and maintain regular office hours.
Participate in course and program assessment for continuous improvement.
Update course materials and syllabi in alignment with shared governance and use approved syllabus templates.
Use diverse teaching methods to support student achievement of learning outcomes.
Provide timely feedback and academic advising in accordance with University protocols.
Maintain teaching effectiveness through student, peer, and administrative evaluations and student outcomes.
Mentor students and integrate scholarly and cross-disciplinary approaches into instruction.
Maintain membership in a professional organization and engage in annual professional development agreed upon with the supervisor.
Complete at least one scholarly activity, such as publishing, contributing to a textbook, presenting at conferences, participating in accreditation or test-writing, or serving on academic committees.
Contribute to the discipline through research or professional activities related to teaching or subject expertise, and participate in professional organizations through publications, presentations, or related contributions.
Participate in department, college, and University meetings as approved.
Demonstrate collegial, professional, and ethical conduct; build connections within and beyond the University; and engage in University initiatives.
Contribute to curriculum assessment and revision and provide service through leadership or participation in the community, profession, or University, including serving on at least one University-wide committee.
May support program analysis for student success and collaborate with the Manager of Clinical Affiliations to coordinate clinical experiences.
Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and student-work records; provide timely feedback; and submit required reports in accordance with University policies.
Support assessment and compliance efforts, curriculum improvement, and regulatory standards.
Participate in student success activities, required meetings, professional development, and the Practice Learning Community.
Maintain confidentiality, adhere to ethical, legal, and professional standards, and ensure proper use of University resources.
Meet job-related and clinical-site requirements and competencies, maintain a professional demeanor, and perform other duties as assigned.