"Adjunct, Nursing Clinical: Obstetrical Nursing"

Job Details

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to equity-minded teaching that speaks to and motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds, emphasizes experiential learning, and integrates the University's Mercy mission. Individuals from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The Department of Nursing invites applications for a part-time adjunct clinical faculty in Nursing with an anticipated start date in the 2026/27 academic year.
• The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the faculty members teaching the lecture sections of nursing theory courses and the clinical coordinator to ensure a consistent, robust clinical experience for all students in the course.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working collaboratively with full-time faculty and responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, grading, and evaluation of students and their performance in the clinical area.
• Maintain established curricula that appropriately reflect current knowledge in the discipline, including the impact of cultural diversity issues on course content and instructional practices.
• Follow the curriculum aimed at assisting students pass the NCLEX licensing exam. Occasional travel between clinical placement sites and campus classes may be needed.
• Supervise and evaluate students in didactic and clinical settings.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Potential availability to teach fundamental skills and medical surgical nursing clinical.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

• Unencumbered Rhode Island and Massachusetts RN license
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• NRP certification

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions other than those of working in healthcare settings.

Requirements:

Required:

• MSN in Nursing, minimum 3-years of Obstetrics Experience (labor and delivery/ post-partum), NRP certification
• We seek a colleague who is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching with a focus on hands-on learning. Salve Regina University has state-of-the-art Nursing simulation laboratory.
• Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of a nurse on a clinical unit of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Immunizations required by clinical institutions

Preferred:

• Teaching and experience with student evaluation responsibilities with multi-cultural either classroom or clinical setting.
• Simulation experience a plus.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

Please provide three professional references (1 current/former supervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of our finalists applicants for the position, we will request the referee's you listed in your application to complete a reference screening form. By adding your referee's contact information below, you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact your referee's for written references.

URL: www.salve.edu