Unitek College - Phoenix, AZ
posted about 2 months ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Phoenix, AZ
Educational Services
About the position
The Adjunct Nursing Faculty position is a part-time role focused on providing online course facilitation for pre-licensure Workforce Development Programs across several states. The faculty member will be responsible for instructing students, improving instructional quality, evaluating student progress, and maintaining student records. This role requires a commitment to teaching a diverse student body and involves collaboration with various academic and administrative staff.
Responsibilities
- Instruct students utilizing existing curriculum for assigned classes.
- Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by using different and innovative methodologies and/or teaching techniques.
- Assist with reviewing and revising syllabi and instructional guidelines.
- Regularly evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving curriculum and course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress.
- Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program.
- Maintain student records of attendance, grades, and assist with program data collection.
- Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) as the tool to deliver course content while maintaining relevance and currency.
- Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
- Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure, and stay current with college updates.
- Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for university and accreditation requirements/reporting.
- Serve on curriculum and evaluation committee.
- Conduct weekly recorded synchronous sessions for students via distance modality (Zoom, MS Teams, WebEx, etc.).
- Hold a minimum of four (4) office hours weekly.
- Responsible for exam analysis and reviews for all exams within assigned course.
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean, Workforce Development.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current and unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure or eligible in all states where Workforce Development programs are established.
- Registered Nurse with current and unencumbered licensure in California.
- Eligible for approval by CA BRN as Instructor for Medical-Surgical, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics.
- Master's Degree in Nursing required; Terminal Degree in Nursing (DNP, EdD, PhD) preferred.
- Able to meet the faculty requirements set by California's Board of Registered Nursing.
- Experience which demonstrates: Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students; effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Previous pre-licensure nursing online teaching experience required utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS).
- A documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to: education theory and practice, current concepts relative to subjects taught, current clinical practice experience, distance education techniques and delivery.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS office products as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 Weeks' starting Vacation per year, increasing based on years of service with company
- 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
- 401K with a Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x's your annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
