Adjunct Faculty: Nursing

Yavapai College • Prescott, AZ

412d • $1,125

About The Position

The Nursing Department is hiring Adjunct Faculty for the Verde and Prescott Campuses. The successful faculty member recognizes that service to our students is our highest priority, and embraces their role in student success, recruitment, and retention. This includes being open to a variety of delivery methods and course design with the possibility of interactive, online, day, evening, weekend classes and/or teaching at various College locations and/or in the high school/college dual enrollment programs. In addition, faculty should be open to both traditional (16 week) and compressed course design (i.e., 8 week classes). Faculty can expect to participate in innovative forms of assessment and should be willing to utilize Open Educational Resources (OER) when possible.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience related to the program(s) being taught, including a minimum of one (1) year of related full-time work experience that has been acquired within the past five (5) years.
• Ability to adapt to meet student needs, including flexibility in scheduling, workload, and type/variety of communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Experience working and participating in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with the MS Office Suite, the internet, and email.

Nice To Haves

• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience with multi-media technology to enhance student learning.
• Experience with online and/or blended/hybrid instruction.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Meet and teach assigned class(es) in accordance with course outlines, including specified textbooks.
• Develop and submit to the division office a course syllabus and calendar based upon the approved college course outline prior to the start of class.
• Promptly submit required rosters, grade reports, evaluations, and academic reports; retain student grade records for one calendar year.
• Follow the accepted standards of conduct for faculty as described in applicable academic policies.
• Use the official email address provided by Yavapai College and respond to students in a timely and professional manner.
• Attend required instructional related meetings such as orientation meetings, department or division meetings.
• Attend meetings and workshops as may be necessary to obtain or renew certification or essential licensure requirements.
• Complete all required NEOED trainings on an annual basis.
• Complete the Teaching Online Readiness Course in Canvas within the first semester of teaching.
• Participate in professional development opportunities offered at Yavapai College.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time employment on a semester basis.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree