Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Nursing Instructor (Tennessee)

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This is an ongoing job posting for clinical instructor positions available across various clinical sites within the state of Tennessee. Opportunities are open for current and future semesters, with applications accepted on a rolling basis. Areas of focus include Mental Health, Pediatrics, OB, and Medical Surgical.

The role of a clinical adjunct faculty on a site with pre-licensure nursing students is essential to bridging classroom learning with hands-on patient care. Key responsibilities include: Clinical Instruction and Supervision, Evaluation of Student Performance, Liaison Between Academic and Clinical Sites, Uphold Safety and Professional Standards, Documentation and Communication.

Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing required for BSN program


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for PN program


• Active and unencumbered RN license in the state of TN


• Experience educating nurses in a lab, clinical, or simulation setting preferred

Hours:

• Hours will vary based on clinical facilities with the potential for 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts, and the possible availability for 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, weekdays/weekends available

Compensation for graduate nursing adjunct is $750 per didactic credit (approx. 15 hours), $1500 per lab credit (approx. 30 hours) and $2250 per clinical credit (approx. 45 hours).  
Adjunct Faculty are eligible to participate in the Herzing 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our excellent education assistance programs!  

Primary Responsibilities:
The position's responsibilities fall into eight basic areas.

• Subject Matter Expertise


• Effective Communication


• Pedagogical Mastery


• Operational Excellence


• Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity


• Assessment of Student Learning


• Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning


• Continuous Improvement

These competencies, as identified by the University's academic community, encompass the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to a faculty member's success in the classroom and provide the basis for the faculty hiring, evaluation and development process.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university’s practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.