Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Clinical Instructor

Position Summary

The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is responsible for the general effectiveness of the clinical experiences. He/she has primary responsibility for preparing and teaching clinical and/or laboratory nursing courses. The Nursing Clinical Adjunct works with the Lead Clinical Faculty, the Clinical Coordinator, and the Program Director. This position is campus-based.

• Bachelor’s degree with a master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Two years’ experience in the clinical specialty area.
• Med‑Surg experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of bedside experience.
• Membership in a professional association related to area of instruction preferred.
• Current knowledge in area of clinical practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Computer-based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report- writing skills).
• Demonstrated clinical competency and professional standards of practice.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually—or otherwise—identify, observe, and assess.

In the clinical facility, the employee may be required to perform considerable amount of walking or standing, along with operation of complex equipment. The employee may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, and odors and other potentially unsafe conditions. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description and may be required to pass health status clearance by the affiliated agency.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.