Part-time Faculty, Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Clinical Site Assignments – Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing (Fresno, CA)

National University•Fresno, CA

71d•$53 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

National University, a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit, is seeking part-time faculty to conduct Psychiatric-Mental Health clinicals at placement sites for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The university, established in 1971, aims to provide accessible higher education to adult learners and offers over 200 accredited programs. This role involves teaching in the field, serving a diverse adult student body, and collaborating with the Academic Program Director and other faculty to ensure program quality, student engagement, and success.

Requirements

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited institution.
At least one year of continuous clinical bedside nursing experience in an acute care setting (Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing) within the last 5 years, or at least one year of clinical teaching experience within the last 5 years.
Must have a current, unencumbered CA Registered Nursing license.

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree (Ph.D. in Nursing or DNP) from a nationally accredited or regionally accredited university.
1+ years of higher education teaching experience in a nursing program.
Experience teaching adult learners.

Responsibilities

Lead sessions at clinical placement sites.
Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities.
Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment.
Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.).
Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities when applicable.
Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content.
Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student services.
Perform some indirect patient care in the skills and simulation lab.