Job Description
Nevada State University actively maintains an open pool of qualified individuals to be selected on an as-needed basis by the department to fulfill part-time temporary instructional needs and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Nevada State University invites applications for an open pool of adjunct faculty for in-person courses. We are seeking experienced clinicians to teach undergraduate baccalaureate nursing students in clinical and skills lab settings, working beside full-time dedicated faculty in a highly collegial, interdisciplinary environment. Part-time openings are available in all specialties, including medical-surgical, pediatrics, maternity, intermediate care/critical care, community health, and mental health.
Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by course availability.
Adjunct faculty members are compensated at the rate of $2,067 per credit for Theory courses and $3,000 per credit hour for Clinical and Skills Lab courses. Courses range from 1-4 credits.
Core Responsibilities
- Implements the school's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical or lab teaching.
- Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
- Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering care to an individual or group of individuals.
- Makes self-available to staff at the agencies.
- Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives.
- Available for remediation of students as required or needed.
- Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with assistance of Nevada State and agency staff.
- Corrects and returns homework, quizzes, lab assignments, clinical paperwork, and other written work in a timely manner.
- Familiar with, willing, and able to use computer technology.
- Complies with all applicable regulatory rules and standards.
- Attends all required development and orientation sessions during contracted work periods.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing or a related field.
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN clinical practice within the past three years.
- Unencumbered/Unrestricted Nevada RN License.
- Evidence of clinical excellence and desire to teach at the college level.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with a diverse population of undergraduate students in a growing institution.
- Team player who collaborates with faculty, staff, and students.
- Competency in use of Electronic Health Records and educational technology.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing or above with experience educating undergraduate nursing students.
- Ability to teach clinical nursing skills, supervise students in clinical and lab settings, and evaluate student performance.
- Demonstrated commitment to active learning.
- Evidence of scholarly potential and/or activity.
- Experience in web-based coursework.
- Incorporation of diversity into teaching.
- Active in professional organizations related to nursing education.
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