Adjunct Instructor - Nursing Clinical

Position: Adjunct Instructor - Nursing Clinical (20855)
Founded in 1865, Ottawa University ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is a not-for-profit, comprehensive university affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. The University's traditional campuses are in Ottawa, Kansas and Surprise, Arizona. In addition to the traditional campuses, Ottawa University offers innovative, flexible adult education programs for both the bachelors and graduate level at its campuses located within the United States and through online degree programs throughout the U.S. Ottawa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Building on its foundation as a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity. The University's Code of Conduct and Ethics interprets this mission as it applies to the everyday decisions, behaviors, and actions of those within the community. All members of the Ottawa University Community are responsible for sustaining the highest ethical standards of the University, and of the broader communities in which it functions.

Ottawa University celebrates and prizes the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees. In keeping with its Mission Statement, the University is called to actively foster an environment of awareness, appreciation, and intentional inclusivity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage them to apply.

Offers of employment (campus based and remote) may be extended only to individuals who reside within one of the following registered states:
Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin. You are required to maintain primary residency in one of the above states, to maintain employment with Ottawa University.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas
- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas
- Adult Programs);
Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs);
Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for high quality face-to-face and/or online instruction for adult learning in an Adjunct faculty role at assigned clinical sites or campus skills or simulation lab. Primary responsibility is to teach, monitor, and evaluate students in clinical settings at various clinical sites (medical facilities and community agencies). The faculty member is committed to academic excellence in all areas of teaching and learning including theory, laboratory, and clinical instruction.

Must demonstrate success through instruction, collaboration with various stakeholders, and active engagement within the discipline. Responsible for contributing to Ottawa's educational programming and academic integrity.

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

* Demonstrate understanding of the nature of course, course objectives both didactic and clinical, and effectively apply evidence-based instructional techniques to achieve course and program outcomes.

* Effectively role model oral and written communication to engage students in active learning and communicate clearly with all stakeholders.

* Effectively assist students in identifying clinical day learning goals and any concerns or problems related to the learning experience.

* Orient students to the clinical site and coordinate with clinical staff at the clinical site for appropriate student assignment each clinical day.

* Effectively instruct, monitor, and supervise the assigned clinical group of students for the clinical rotation at the clinical site (up to 10 students per group) to assure optimal learning and patient, student, stakeholder safety.

* Remain available to answer student questions throughout the clinical day.

* Conduct pre- and post-conference sessions to provide instruction and promote reflective learning from the clinical day.

* Participate in skills lab, simulation lab, or classroom as assigned for the contracted course contract.

* Maintain clinical standards of care, and effectively role model professionalism as a nurse, and assist students in identifying and remediating behaviors, attitudes, and communication not congruent with professionalism.

* Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at clinical sites and within Ottawa University.

* Evaluate student clinical performance according to Ottawa University and established nursing academic standards.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the…