Nursing Faculty, Adjunct OB Clinicals NOC

Westcliff University•Palm Desert, CA

About The Position

Westcliff University is hiring an adjunct OB clinical nursing faculty member for the High Desert Area. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Nursing Academics, Program Director, or Chair, the faculty member supports the University’s mission by facilitating student learning aligned with course and program outcomes. The role provides leadership as an educator, mentor, and role model and contributes subject-matter expertise, departmental initiatives, student learning assessment, academic integrity, and institutional and accreditation goals. The position teaches assigned courses and supports student success through mentoring, advising, timely feedback, and varied instructional approaches. Faculty participate in course and program assessment, update instructional materials, and help ensure compliance with University policies and applicable regulatory standards. They also engage in scholarly and professional activities, professional development, University service, and clinical experience coordination as assigned. Westcliff describes its culture as supportive and innovative, with a focus on educating, inspiring, and empowering students and employees. The University states that it offers outstanding benefits, but does not specify them in this posting. Employment is at-will unless otherwise contractually bound.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Current unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
Meet and maintain applicable state Board of Nursing qualifications and standards for nursing faculty and assigned subject-matter instruction.
Meet the applicable California Board of Registered Nursing qualification pathway described in the posting, including relevant education, recent direct patient-care or qualifying clinical-teaching experience in the designated nursing area, and required registered-nursing teaching experience where applicable.
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.
Doctoral degree in 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 with timely distribution.
Use diverse teaching methods to support student achievement of learning outcomes and maintain student engagement.
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 as agreed with the supervisor.
Select and 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, including professional organization contributions.
Participate in approved department, college, and University meetings and required professional development and Practice Learning Community activities.
Demonstrate collegial, professional, and ethical conduct and build connections within and beyond the University community.
Engage in University initiatives and contribute to curriculum assessment and revision.
Provide ongoing service through leadership or participation in at least one community, professional, or University area, including service 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; submit required reports in accordance with University policies.
Support assessment and compliance efforts, curriculum improvement, and regulatory standards.
Provide academic support and mentorship as part of student success activities.
Maintain confidentiality, use University resources properly, and comply with ethical, legal, professional, and job-related requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.