"Part-Time Instructor (Pool) - BSN Clinical"

Job Description

The School of Nursing is seeking part time nursing clinical adjunct faculty. Adjunct faculty are essential to the mission of the SON. Positions are available every semester. Course availability, clinical site, and hours are variable. Alternative scheduling can include evenings or weekends. Availability of teaching assignments vary based on each semester's enrollment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities for the pre-licensure courses include managing a group (usually 6-8) of nursing students in the nursing laboratory and/or clinical facilities weekly throughout the semester;
• Coordinating with course faculty and clinicians at clinical sites to make patient assignments;
• Evaluating your students' clinical work.

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in nursing is required; Masters in nursing is preferred
• Current Licensure as an RN in Tennessee or compact state
• A minimum of 2 years nursing practice in the last 3 years in the clinical area you are applying for.
• Optional: Other licensure/certifications
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcript

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3
4. Teaching Philosophy

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department.

Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume.

If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to facultyapplications@apsu.edu or hard copy to "Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044" with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.

If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application.

You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted.

Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu