Part-Time Faculty - Nursing (Multiple Positions)

University of Maine System•Orono, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Nursing is hiring part-time clinical faculty for Spring 2027. Clinical instruction assignments are at Eastern Maine Medical Center and include scheduled Thursday and Friday shifts from February through April 2027. The primary responsibility of a clinical or laboratory adjunct instructor is to collaborate with the assigned Course Coordinator to educate and supervise students in clinical and/or laboratory settings. Faculty are compensated per credit hour according to qualifications, experience, and the Maine Part-Time Faculty Association contract. Clinical instruction takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in 6- to 12-hour increments for 7–14 weeks during the semester. Instructors oversee students and skills in clinical and laboratory settings and grade written assignments and practical skill demonstrations. Clinical adjunct instructors supervise 6–12 students in settings that may include hospitals, outpatient facilities, and community locations. Laboratory instructors supervise no more than 12 students for 3–4 hours per week. Adjunct instructors assigned to community clinical and DEU rotations are expected to be on call while students participate in clinical rotations. Evaluation is conducted annually by the assigned Course Coordinator.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Current RN license in the State of Maine.
Experience in relevant patient care settings.
Knowledge of the subject matter in the area of expertise.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the assigned Course Coordinator to educate and supervise students in clinical and/or laboratory settings.
Review and implement student learning objectives, course syllabi, and evaluation and grading criteria.
Instruct, supervise, and evaluate students in the assigned clinical or laboratory setting.
Relate theoretical content to clinical practice and facilitate students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrate professional behavior and handle sensitive student situations effectively.
Communicate and negotiate resolutions with faculty, students, and clinical partners regarding clinical-site problems.
Follow UMaine and/or agency policies and procedures, including orientation and ongoing in-services.
Ensure students follow School of Nursing and/or clinical agency standards, policies, and regulations.
Communicate with students and the Course Coordinator about student progress, and consult the coordinator about significant student issues.
Promote cooperation and communication among students, faculty, and other team members.
Conduct students’ midterm and final evaluations and submit written evaluations to the coordinator after reviewing them with students.
Report illness, emergencies, and anticipated absences to the Course Coordinator.
Oversee skills in laboratory and clinical settings and grade written assignments and practical skill demonstrations.
Be on call during student rotations when overseeing community clinical and DEU rotations.