Adjunct Faculty - Graduate Nursing Program

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for the planning, implementing and evaluation of the assigned student learning experiences in the classroom and/or clinical setting. A fully qualified adjunct faculty member could be a course facilitator for a non-clinical course.

* Usually non-ranked faculty (individuals previously ranked by this institution or another will be reviewed for title purposes).

* Hired on a temporary, "as needed" basis.

* May be individuals who have not yet met the minimum qualifications for nursing faculty (exception described below).

Qualifications:

The Wisconsin Code and accreditation criteria together require that faculty;

* Holds a Master's degree in nursing with clinical specialization appropriate to their area of teaching responsibility. The minimum expectation is a Master's degree; however, doctoral preparation in nursing is preferred.

* Faculty teaching non-clinical courses (e.g. issues and trends, research, management, pharmacology, pathophysiology) have advanced preparation appropriate to their area of responsibility.

* Hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Wisconsin or Nurse Licensure Compact state.

* Have at least two years of full-time or equivalent direct care experience as a practicing nurse.

* Be employed in nursing within the last five years.

In addition, the College has identified the need for competency in applying principles of learning, in teaching, curriculum development, and in the clinical area of assignment. These competency requirements may be obtained through academic credit, institutes, extension courses, continuing education offerings, and experience.

Faculty members, including adjunct faculty, shall hold a "current license to practice as a registered nurse in Wisconsin, have at least 2 years of full-time or equivalent direct care experience as a practicing nurse, be employed in nursing within the last 5 years, and hold a master's degree with a major in nursing. The only exception is an individual for which the State of Wisconsin has granted temporary approval as faculty while they complete their master's degree.

(From:
Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code Relating to the Practice of Nursing, July 1997, Faculty, page 91).

Knowledge and skill in the application of the principles of teaching and learning. Knowledge in curriculum and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Willingness to work with students to facilitate their learning.

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