Adjunct Clinical Faculty

Adjunct Clinical Faculty

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Part-Time

Hourly: $37.00

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Workweek: 12 hours per week

Ferrum College is committed to providing students with meaningful educational opportunities that support their academic and professional development. The Nursing Division prepares students for the nursing profession through clinical instruction, hands-on learning, and guidance from qualified nursing professionals.

Ferrum College is seeking a qualified and dedicated Adjunct Clinical Faculty member to support the Nursing Division. This individual will be responsible for planning, teaching, supervising, and evaluating nursing students in designated clinical settings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, effective teaching abilities, and a commitment to helping students develop the skills necessary to provide safe, quality patient care.

• Plan, teach, and evaluate students in designated clinical areas.
• Supervise nursing students participating in clinical activities.
• Review clinical objectives with students and ensure clinical instruction aligns with course requirements.
• Select patient assignments and learning opportunities that support course objectives.
• Provide supervision and guidance to students in applying the nursing process.
• Conduct pre- and post-clinical conferences as needed.
• Complete midterm and final student evaluations using the QSEN clinical evaluation process.
• Provide student support, remediation, and tutoring as needed.

• Coordinate with course faculty regarding clinical rotation plans, assigned clinical agencies, and student group assignments.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and personnel at clinical agencies.
• Become familiar with the Nursing Program's philosophy, objectives, and policies.
• Maintain familiarity with the Ferrum College catalog and applicable College policies.

• Maintain current knowledge and proficiency in the assigned clinical specialty.
• Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to encourage inquiry and promote student learning.
• Serve as a role model, resource, and source of guidance for nursing students.
• Maintain excellent and consistent service to students.
• Attend meetings and programs as designated by the Dean and/or College.
• Participate in professional organizations at the local, state, and/or national levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You are a dedicated nursing professional who values student learning, patient safety, and quality clinical care. You bring strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to guide students in applying nursing principles in real-world settings. You work collaboratively with faculty and clinical agency personnel and are committed to maintaining professional standards while supporting the development of future nurses.

• Education: Nursing degree from an accredited college or university at the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) level.
• RN Licensure: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license or multistate licensure privilege authorizing practice in Virginia.
• Clinical Practice Background: A minimum of two years of direct client care as a Registered Nurse.
• Clinical Specialty: Documentation demonstrating a background in the specialty area in which students will be supervised, with a focus on quality and safety.
• Additional BSN Requirements: Clinical faculty members with a BSN must hold an alternative credential to meet clinical faculty requirements. Acceptable credentials…