Adjunct Faculty - Nursing

Adjunct Faculty - Nursing

East Texas A&M University

Nursing

Commensurate

Commerce, Texas

Faculty

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two (2) courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards (for didactic courses).
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments (for didactic courses).
• Supervise clinical practice activities (simulation and clinical agencies) as assigned.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class and clinical, assignments, and examinations.
• Participates in course planning meetings as appropriate.
• Submits end of course reports as appropriate.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Master's degree in Nursing.
• Experience:
  
  One year clinical experience in the teaching area.
• Knowledge /
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of patient care in practice area related to teaching assignment. Skilled in teaching pedagogy and nursing skills related to teaching assignment. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to:
  Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Licensing/Professional
  
  Certifications:
  
  Texas R.N. Licensure or Texas APRN licensure as FNP (graduate clinical courses)
• Physical Requirements:
  
  able to perform nursing and teaching skills associated with assignment
• Other Requirements:
  Documentation of meeting clinical readiness requirements (immunizations, insurance and BCLS as required of students).

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials (MSN with an emphasis in nursing education).
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.