"Adjunct Faculty - Online DNP - PMHNP Program"

Job Description Summary:

Samuel Merritt University College of Nursing (CoN) has adjunct faculty (Theory and PMHNP Clinical Seminar) opportunities available at the Oakland campus. These positions are ideal for advanced practice nurses who have expertise in psychiatric mental health nursing across the lifespan.

Adjunct faculty are responsible for creating a positive learning environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the course and implement the policies identified in the course syllabus to ensure the successful achievement of course objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates a dynamic, adult learner-centered environment that supports the diverse learning needs of the student population and that is based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in the development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives;
• (Theory) Meets with lead program faculty as needed to review the course, student evaluations, and recommendations for change. (Clinical) Meets with preceptor faculty, relevant to the course, prior to the first day of clinical to review clinical and course requirements.
• (Theory) Completes an appropriate course orientation. (PMHNP Clinical Seminar) Completes an appropriate clinical evaluation of the site/s, where the faculty member will be overseeing students during PMHNP Clinical Seminars; maintains and enhances competence in the clinical area of teaching.
• (Simulation) Participates in on-campus (Oakland), 1-day intensive (simulation) per semester scheduled, and OSCE online simulation during PMHNP Clinical Seminar.
• Plans learning experiences that are appropriate for the level of the students.
• Reviews written assignments and provides appropriate, timely, written feedback; documents student progress on appropriate forms and if necessary provides a learning plan for the attainment of objectives.
• Evaluates learner performance and provides ongoing feedback to students on the attainment of course objectives.
• (Theory) Apprises students of their progress in the course at the mid-term point, as defined in the syllabus, and for those who are not meeting expectations, establish a mutual learning plan to achieve stated goals. (PMHNP Clinical Seminar) Completes a formal, written midterm and final evaluation on a designated form for each student.
• (Theory) Submits grades to the Registrar by the appointed date in the Academic Calendar. (PMHNP Clinical Seminar) Submits the students’ final preceptor clinical evaluations for filing to the Program administrative assistant.
• (Theory) Notifies the Program Director of at-risk students as soon as identified and at least weekly thereafter. ( PMHNP Clinical Seminar) Notifies course lead of at-risk students or unusual occurrences in the clinical setting as soon as identified and at least weekly thereafter.
• (Theory) Participates in program faculty meetings as needed. (PMHNP Clinical Seminar) Participates in faculty course meetings during the semester.

Education and Experience:

• Masters in Nursing required
• PMHNP ANCC board certification
• Demonstrated current competence in theory or clinical area
• Effective leadership and communication skills
• Past experience in theory or clinical teaching preferred
• Unencumbered RN license or license eligible in California

The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment, and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence.

Employee Status: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt)
Time Type: Part time
Pay Range: Based on teaching assignment, a reasonable estimate for this position is between $600 - $8000.