Adjunct - Nursing

Position Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program within the Collegeof Health Professions (CHP) at Butler University invites applications for Adjunct Clinical Faculty positions beginning in Spring 2027 (January 2027).

We seek experienced registered nurses who are passionate about mentoring future nurses and facilitating high-quality clinical learning experiences in adult and gerontological healthcare settings. Adjunct Clinical Faculty play a critical role in helping students develop clinical judgment, professional identity,communication skills, and safe, evidence-based nursing practice.

The BSN program at Butler University prepares graduates forentry-level professional nursing practice through innovative teaching, simulation-based learning, experiential education, and clinical partnerships throughout the Indianapolis region.

• Supervising undergraduate nursing students in clinical settings.
• Facilitating student learning and integration of classroom knowledge into clinical practice.
• Promoting the development of clinical judgment, professional behaviors, and evidence-based nursing care.
• Evaluating student performance and providing constructive,timely feedback.
• Supporting safe, person-centered care and adherence to professional nursing standards.
• Collaborating with course coordinators, nursing faculty, and clinical agency personnel.
• Maintaining compliance with university, nursing program, and clinical agency policies and requirements.
• Completing clinical documentation, attendance records,evaluations, and grading responsibilities as assigned.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher degree innursing.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indianaor eligibility for Indiana licensure.
• Minimum of three years of recent clinical nursing experience inadult health, medical-surgical nursing, acute care, or a related specialty area.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and professional nursing practice.

• Part-time adjunct faculty appointment, usually 1-2 days a week depending on appointment.
• Clinical teaching assignments beginning Spring 2027(January).
• Clinical groups consist of no more than eight students.
• Clinical days are usually 6-8 hours and on weekdays
• Clinical placements are located throughout the greater
  
  Indianapolis area, but no more than one hour from Butler’scampus.

• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Copy of current RN license
• Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will occur on an ongoing basis and as needs arise. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Experiential Education Coordinator, Deborah Spoerner, dspoerner

About the College of Health Professions:
The College of Health Professions offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare and Business, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies,and a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy.

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges:
Arts, Business,Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy& Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

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