Adjunct Instructor Nursing; BSN program

Summary

Description:

This position is ideal for experienced RNs, nurse educators, or semi-retired clinicians who want to stay connected to the profession by teaching upper-division nursing courses and/or providing hands‑on clinical instruction at healthcare facilities throughout the Portland metro area.

This flexible teaching role may include classroom-based lectures, laboratory instruction, or clinical site supervision, depending on the candidate's experience and interest. Our curriculum covers areas such as care management, health promotion, population health, professional leadership, and evidence-based practice.

• Teach assigned courses, including lecture and laboratory sections as assigned, in nursing, modeling current best practices in teaching, and demonstrating a commitment to sound andragogical and pedagogical practices. Courses may include, but are not limited to, Pathophysiology;
  Pharmacology;
  Assessment and Health Promotion;
  Interprofessionalism;
  Medical Surgical Nursing:
  Providing Care for Adults and Older Adults (I & II);
  Leadership/Management:
  Epidemiology, Prevention & Informatics;
  Mental Health Nursing; and/or Community and Population Health.
• Advise and mentor students during the course.
• Clearly communicate to students when and how to secure instruction and feedback outside of regular course meeting hours.
• Provide prompt and thorough feedback to students to ensure their ability to incorporate changes before subsequent assignments.
• Work collegially with faculty, staff, and students.
• Understand and promote the mission, values, and core themes of Warner Pacific University.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills in all interactions with faculty, staff, and students.
• Participate in the professional development opportunities provided by the institution.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the University and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
• Exhibit commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender and disabilities.

• Graduate degree in nursing required for didactic courses
• BSN with CNE or CL certification for clinical instruction
• Current unencumbered RN license in Oregon.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

• Experience working with diverse populations
• Collegiate-level teaching experience or precepting experience strongly preferred.
• Current unencumbered RN license in Washington.

The position is located in a typical office environment. Professional/business casual attire is required.

NOTE:
All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and completing all required paperwork.

To apply , please read the Employment and Lifestyle Standards statement below, then complete the online application at www.warnerpacific.edu/jobs
. Please also submit the following with your application (you may attach these documents at the conclusion of the online application):

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Essay Response to the Following Questions:

1. How does your personal faith reflect the principles stated in terms 1, 2, and 3 of the Employment Standards? (listed below)
2. How does your personal philosophy of education and commitment to the synthesis of faith and learning reflect the principles stated in items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8? (listed below)

Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered urban liberal arts University dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. The University was founded in 1937 by the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). Central to Warner Pacific’s identity as a Christ-centered higher education institution is the policy of hiring persons whose personal and professional lives reflect: