"Adjunct Instructor - Clinical Nursing"

Job Summary

In-person teaching is required for this position; there are no remote work opportunities. Adjunct Positions are filled by semester on an as needed basis. Applicants in this applicant pool are reviewed when the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy. Review of applications will then stop for the semester once the vacancy has been filled.

Adjunct (part-time) faculty in this position teach courses primarily in the clinical setting at all levels of Nursing training. Nursing adjunct faculty can also teach in labs, simulation labs, and some didactic courses. Depending upon program needs and the candidate’s qualifications, teaching assignments will be predominantly at clinical sites with the possibility of assignments at the Downtown Lansing campus. In-person teaching is required for this position; there are no remote work opportunities.

Clinical adjunct faculty encourage, collaborate, support, correct, stimulate, and challenge students to think critically in helping students plan for their patients’ optimal wellness, recovery, and rehabilitation. Faculty need to discuss assignments with unit managers and staff nurses as well as maintain ongoing verbal and written recording and reporting with them. Adjunct faculty are expected to work collaboratively with instructor(s) of record, department coordinators, and the Program Director to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi and accreditation standards. Duties include preparation of course materials, delivery of instruction to students (in the clinical and lab setting), assessment and grading, and assisting students outside of class. Additional responsibilities may include participation in course assessment, department/program meetings, advisory board meetings, professional development activities, and other duties as needed.

Faculty must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (or higher) from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current unencumbered State of Michigan Registered Nurse License; certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers; certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
• Significant clinical Nursing work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population and as a member of a team.

IMPORTANT: If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts... (full note on transcripts and foreign credentials).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Teaching experience at the college or community college level.