Adjunct/Part-Time Instructor Of Nursing

JOB DESCRIPTION

The instructor position focuses on the instructional activities required to implement the curriculum. Adjunct/part-time faculty will be assigned according to department needs.

JOB FUNCTIONS

A. Teaching

• Implements teaching activities within assigned courses under the leadership of senior faculty.

• Assists in the planning and evaluation of specific courses within the curriculum.

• Maintains current knowledge and skills in the area(s) of preparation.

• Carries out instructional designs developed in collaboration with senior faculty.

• Develops skills of academic advisement for pre-nursing and nursing major students based on College/Department policy and under the direction of an assigned faculty mentor.

• Maintains accessibility to students, within College/Department policy.

• Fosters the development of students as emerging professionals.

• Ensures personal compliance with clinical agency requirements; re: licensure, health screening, professional liability insurance, CPR, criminal background checks, etc., and role models these behaviors for students.

• Ensures compliance with regulations set by the SC Board of Nursing, SC DHEC, SLED, OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA, etc.

B. Department/College Activities and Community Service

• Collaborates with clinical partners and other community groups in promoting the Nursing program and the College.

• Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships within the College.

• Supports the goals and mission of the College.

• Represents the College and the Department as necessary.

• Participates as a resource person as needed.

C. Adjunct Instructor

• Master's degree in nursing required. A master's degree or higher with experience in simulation/advising and/or teaching in higher education is preferred. Those with relevant work history are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as detail-oriented management of multiple projects.

• Be an outgoing, friendly, curious learner who thrives on working with students to help them achieve success. An understanding that each student is unique, and a strong commitment to Newberry College's inclusivity, equity, and belonging ideals. Innovative and adaptable to the different needs of individual students.

• Ability to work with technology, particularly Microsoft 365. Familiarity with online resources to support student development. Comfort using student data to inform decision-making and make recommendations.

• Ability to work with a team of highly motivated faculty and staff to ensure student success.

D. The Simulation Lab Coordinator

• Provides instruction, including demonstration, guided practice, and skill evaluation for nursing students.

• Develops and implements high-quality learning and assessment simulations.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of simulations as educational and assessment tools.

• Facilitates simulation scenarios and student participation with debriefing sessions.

• Trains simulation users in simulation activities, operation of patient simulators, audio-visual equipment, and their maintenance.

• Maintains and updates simulation and lab equipment and supplies.

• Assists in the development of new curricula that are supported by simulation activities.

• Coordinates maintenance of patient simulators, part-task trainers, and virtual equipment.

• Assists with the student remediation process with respect to skills.

• Coordination of clinical affiliations and agreements.

• Maintains communication between clinical agencies and the College.

• Ensures that clinical experiences meet the requirements of SC BON.

• Maintenance of Trajecsys and clinical paperwork.

• Coordination of clinical requirements in Viewpoint.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Master's degree or bachelor's of science in nursing required. South Carolina license as a registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is required. Minimum of three years' clinical practice as a professional registered nurse. Evidence of effective clinical practice that includes experience with formal and informal teaching of patient groups, of students, and/or of licensed nurses. Familiarity with the Neuman Systems Model preferred.

APPLICATION

Applicants should send a letter of interest, C.V., resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be checked without candidate permission. Electronic application materials should be emailed to Human Resources at human.resources@newberry.edu with the subject "Adjunct/Part-Time Instructor of Nursing".