Nursing Faculty-Adult Health Area

Nursing Faculty-Adult Health Area Position Overview

The Division of Nursing is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach didactic and/or clinical courses in the Undergraduate Adult Health Area, including Medical‑Surgical/Adult Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, Clinical Nursing Foundations, Nursing Research, and Leadership & Management of Care.

• Plan and provide theoretical and/or clinical instruction and experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the nursing program and profession.
• Facilitate student achievement of course objectives and learning outcomes through varied teaching methods.
• Evaluate student achievement of course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Utilize feedback from student and faculty evaluations for instructional improvement.
• Utilize evidence‑based research in teaching and the clinical practice of nursing.
• Demonstrate ability to teach culturally and linguistically diverse student populations.
• Perform other duties that support the mission and strategic initiatives of Winston‑Salem State University and the Division of Nursing.
• Evidence of continued professional development through membership in a professional organization or certification in a specialty area of practice.
• Serve as a role model for students in professional, social, and civic areas.

• Conduct the clinical/practicum component of the course.
• Correlate classroom content to the clinical practice setting.
• Facilitate students’ achievement of course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Facilitate mastery of clinical practice skills and competencies.
• Evaluate students’ level of competency and achievement of learning outcomes in the clinical practice setting.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required for adjunct faculty teaching didactic courses.
• Clinical Adjunct Only: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN preferred. Consideration may be given to individuals with a BSN and preparation in teaching and learning principles in nursing education, such as the NC AHEC Clinical Instructor Partner (CIP) Program or those currently completing the CIP Program.
• Minimum of two years full‑time employment in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse (RN) verified by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Work experience and teaching experience in medical‑surgical/adult health nursing.
• Current, unrestricted RN license to practice in the state of North Carolina.

• Demonstrated experience in implementing effective teaching/learning strategies in the classroom and/or clinical practice setting.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in medical‑surgical/adult health specialty areas.
• Ability to leverage various technologies that engage students in the learning process, including online and face‑to‑face instruction.
• Effective management of conflict and time.
• Ability to mentor and support undergraduate students through engagement in the classroom and/or clinical learning environment.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Canvas Learning Management System.
• Commitment to professional growth and development through engagement in professional organizations, conferences, workshops, and other professional activities.
• Commitment to liberal education, diversity, equity, social justice, and social determinants of health in inclusive environments.

• Current unrestricted RN license to practice in North Carolina.
• Clinical Adjunct Only:
  Completion of the NC AHEC Clinical Instructor Partner (CIP) Program if not meeting the North Carolina Board of Nursing verified teaching requirements.