Part Time Instructors - Clinical Nursing; adjunct faculty

Part Time Instructors – Clinical Nursing (adjunct faculty) Job Description

The Clinical Instructor at Southeast Community College provides educational services as assigned, in accordance with general college guidelines, board policies, and administrative guidelines. The instructor is key to successfully accomplishing the college’s educational goals. Her or his attitude, personality, knowledge, skills and motivation contribute to an effective learning environment. Familiarity with the comprehensive community college philosophy is highly desired.

The Clinical Instructor supervises the performance of nursing students in the clinical/lab/simulation setting under the general direction of the Director of Nursing/Dean of Health Professions. This person assists classroom instructional faculty with translating the theory of nursing into practice. The Clinical Instructor evaluates and recommends student grades for the clinical experience. The position functions under the auspices of the Iowa Board of Nursing.

The Clinical Instructor will be assigned to the West Burlington and/or Keokuk campus but must have mobility to conduct clinical at various sites throughout the district. She or he must be available as work demands require, outside a fixed schedule, which may include evenings and weekends. In addition, the individual will actively promote a positive image for the college district.

Adjunct teaching contracts are subject to cancellation due to low student enrollment.

• Registered Nurse with active and unencumbered licensure in the state of Iowa.
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or applicable field required or a commitment to make annual progress toward a degree in nursing at the time of hire.
• Two years of experience in clinical nursing required; three or more years preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Mandatory Reporter Certification‑Adult and Child Abuse.
• Teaching experience with knowledge of course and curriculum development, instructional techniques, instructional materials, and the educational processes for adult learners preferred.
• Ability to use technology and perform work duties using relevant instructional software and integrating technology in instruction.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, writing).
• Strong human relations and interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and perform with a high level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
• Ability to work cooperatively with health officials, other agencies, faculty and students, staff, and administrators.
• Effective decision‑making in day‑to‑day clinical areas.
• Adaptability to provide clinical instruction in a variety of clinical settings.
• Motivates students and encourages them to achieve to the best of their abilities.
• Effectively evaluates student performance.
• Valid driver’s license and physical dexterity to climb stairs, walk long distances and carry heavy equipment.

None specified.

Good physical and mental health are required to meet the demands of clinical instruction. Proof of physical and mental fitness is required before employment. Documentation of recommended vaccines for Healthcare Professionals (Tdap, Hepatitis B vaccine series, MMR, Varicella, negative TB test and annual flu vaccine) is required.

It is the policy of Southeast Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.),

Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681–1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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