Adjunct Nursing Faculty- Mental Health Clinical

Salary Estimate: $62,400.00 - $83,200.00 / year. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of this range.

Adjunct Nursing faculty are responsible for facilitating learning and learner development, using assessment and evaluation strategies, participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, evaluating student learning and program outcomes, and functioning within the educational environment. This role must be fulfilled in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.

• Creates an environment that facilitates learning and achieving desired student learning and program outcomes.
• Implements various teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired learner outcomes, content, and context.
• Helps students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.
• Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in all settings (classroom, lab, or clinical) and all domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) of learning.
• Analyzes student assessment and evaluation data to inform decision‑making in continuous course improvement.
• Implements a curriculum with clearly articulated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs), which organize the curriculum, guide instruction, direct learning activities, and evaluate student progress.
• Designs and implements program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the program.
• Participates in professional development activities that increase socialization to and effectiveness of the faculty role.
• Maintains the professional practice knowledge and expertise in areas of responsibility needed to help students prepare for contemporary nursing practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to the College’s mission and values of inspiring and fostering excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
• Other essential responsibilities as outlined by the applicable state board of nursing.

• Active, current, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the applicable state per the State Board of Nursing.
• Education:
  
  A minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, as required by the State Board of Nursing.

When performing nursing duties related to clinical instruction, hazards may include needle sticks, blood and bodily fluids, or other hazards typical of RN practice. The position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision‑making. Physical demands in the classroom and office are minimal and are considered sedentary work with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds. The role may require evening or weekend hours, travel to clinical sites, and extended classroom sessions.

• Adjunct faculty are eligible for a 75% tuition discount for Galen’s Academic Leadership MSN program and a 50% discount on tuition for the Academic Leadership DNP Program.
• Certification renewal and exam reimbursement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well‑being.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Consumer discounts.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Disaster Relief Support.

• Inclusivity: fostering an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: acting with integrity and compassion in all actions.
• Accountability: owning the role and accepting responsibility for actions.
• Respect: valuing every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: committing to the highest level of quality in everything.