Adjunct Faculty – Nursing at InsideHigherEd

CategoryAdjunct FacultyApplication DeadlineThis position is open until filled.DepartmentNursing Contact Dr. Jennifer Fritzges – [email protected] SalarySee Credit Adjunct Faculty scale for comprehensive salary information.DescriptionDepartment: NursingPay Grade: Placed on Credit Adjunct Faculty ScaleFLSA Status: Exempt Residency restrictions apply. If an offer of employment is offered and accepted, the candidate must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, DE or PA on the date employment commences. In addition, the person must be willing to come to campus to sign paperwork for identity verification.Seeking adjunct faculty member to work with students on-site in a skilled nursing facility for one 12-hour clinical day per week.JOB SUMMARYAdjunct faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties. Actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation requirements, professional development activities, and office hours. Adjunct faculty member responsibilities are primarily to teach students, assess learning, and engage in professional development. Nursing Adjunct Faculty report to the Chair, Allied Health or designee.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Teach no more than the equivalent of 24-teaching load hours per year (per measurement period under the ACA)Hold clinical sessions as scheduledDesign assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learningProvide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)Check and respond to all emails within two business daysPost the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management SystemHold required office hoursAssist students and direct them to appropriate resourcesContribute to student retention and completion initiativesParticipate in outcomes assessment and respond to dataCollaborate with student support offices and professionalsReport grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessaryEngage in professional development including departmental orientationAttend required meetings and complete mandatory trainingsAdapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its studentsFollow policies as outlined in the Faculty HandbookPerform other duties as assignedJob RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Master’s degree in nursing or currently enrolled in a Master of Nursing programPrior teaching experience at college level preferredExperience working in a skilled-nursing facility preferredAbility to use technology in teachingMust be positive, cooperative and supportivePHYSICAL DEMANDS:This work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicateVisual Acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundingsMental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matterRepetitive motion (i.e. keyboarding)Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to anotherWORK ENVIRONMENT:College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common and shared areas, offices, campus environments and clinical sites. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting and training rooms and clinical sites. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations and all college policies. Observance of college vehicle policies and traffic laws when/if driving a college vehicle.Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. Directions to ApplyInterested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and an unofficial transcript emailed to: [email protected] Please be sure the following are visible on the unofficial transcript: your name, the institution’s name and the degree/date conferred.An official transcript will be required upon hiring.This position is open until filled.To qualify for employment, selected candidates must:successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)be able to work on campus as of the first day of employmentbe a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, or DC as of the first day of employmentbe currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorshipscomplete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview processCarroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.