Adjunct Nursing Faculty- Lincoln

***. The individual will need to facilitate two 8-hour clinical days per week (generally Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and complete student evaluations. Med/surg experience required. Previous teaching experience preferred.***

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Demonstrates excellence in clinical teaching and is an expert in their designated nursing specialty.

Demonstrates implementation of the mission, vision, goals and values of the College as well as the philosophy of the division in which they are assigned.

Responsible for planning, implementation and evaluation of the clinical components of assigned nursing courses.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Plans, implements and evaluates clinical activities according to College policies, course credits, course outcomes and available resources; facilitates and provides instruction to students; and assesses student learning in the clinical setting.

3. Applies College values and philosophy in work activities and interactions with others.

4. *Maintains professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues and serves as a competent educator.

5. *Conveys knowledge and principles of the discipline clearly and concisely in the clinical setting.

6. *Utilizes a variety of educational strategies to promote student development of critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, clinical competency and life-long learning.

7. *Manages the education environment to facilitate an optimal learning experience.

8. Maintains confidential environment and respects learner and patient privacy.

9. Maintains currency of practice and incorporates evidence based teaching principles and practices.

10. *Adapts teaching to varied delivery methods including distance-learning options if necessary.

11. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk *. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Nursing Program: Minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing preferred or progress toward a Master of Science in Nursing required. Current unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required. Minimum of three years experience in field of practice required. Minimum of one year of teaching in higher education academic setting preferred.