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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is responsible for the general
effectiveness of clinical experiences. Adjunct Faculty has a
primary responsibility for preparing and teaching clinical and/or
laboratory nursing courses. The Nursing Clinical Adjunct works with
the Lead Clinical Faculty, Clinical Coordinator, and the Program
Director.
This is an in-person position. Not remote.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is an adjunct clinical instructor
who:
Supervises students in clinical practice, internships,
observations, field experiences, nursing labs, and other similar
course and graduation requirements
Counsels or refers students with identified clinical
performance problems.
Maintains the highest moral and ethical standards as an
educator, as a nursing professional, and as a responsible member of
the community.
Debriefs and evaluates students in clinical practice,
observations, and field experiences.
Teaches the number of hours and courses stated in the
employment contract for the stated time periods.
Meets all clinical and other scheduled responsibilities such as
office hours and meetings at the designated time.
Articulates course learning outcomes or objectives to ensure
student understanding of course learning objectives and
expectations.
Creates course materials required to deliver course information
in an understandable and interesting manner to ensure students are
engaged with the course material to facilitate achievement of the
course learning outcomes.
Adheres to identified office hours and be available to assist
students to understand course content and/or clinical scenarios to
facilitate the comprehension of materials through one-to-one
meeting or in assists students to master course material by being
available through “office hours” and or small group sessions.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QULIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required, a master's degree in nursing
preferred
Experience:
- Experience in Pediatrics or Medical/Surgical required
- Two (2) years of experience in the clinical specialty area
- Current knowledge in the area of clinical practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the
ability to build successful relationships with student
populations.
- Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
- Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report
writing skills)
- Demonstrated clinical competency and professional standards of
practice.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet
frequently occurring deadlines.
- Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse
school/campus constituents.
- Ability to develop and complete projects without continued
direct supervision
- Ability to learn from students’ participation, demonstrates
fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion
without being ineffectual
- Ability to perform with legal and ethical boundaries.
License/Certifications:
- Unencumbered RN nursing License
- Membership in a professional association related to area of
instruction preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those encountered while performing the essential
functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the position.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student
and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a
diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and
perspectives can thrive.