Clinical Adjunct in Nursing

Purpose:

This position is non-tenure track and employment is offered on a per-semester basis. The Nursing clinical adjunct faculty member will teach in pre-licensure nursing programs in areas of expertise and contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the institution.

Required qualifications:

• Candidate must hold an unencumbered Registered Nursing License in the state of South Carolina


• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in area of expertise


• The candidate must hold an unencumbered Registered Nursing License in the State of South Carolina

Responsibilities of the Position

• Facilitate effective student learning in the assigned clinical or classroom setting.


• Provide adequate guidance for students in the clinical setting related to professionalism, practice, and research.


• Ensure effective evaluations of student practice.


• Promote evidence-based practice.


• Provide a supportive learning environment.


• Provide feedback on student progress to supervisory personnel.


• Collaborate with other faculty and administration as requested.


• Collaborate effectively with healthcare partners and their staff.


• Maintain current knowledge of the nursing curriculum, policies, and requirements.


• Maintain clinical competence and knowledge in the area of expertise.


• Attend all required orientation, training, and faculty meetings.


• Perform other assignments as designated by the Program Coordinator.


• Collaborate effectively with other faculty and staff members within Nursing and throughout the University and community to develop inter-professional academic, clinical, and research opportunities.


• Advance Coker's educational mission and core values.

The University is seeking an individual who is passionate about teaching; applies inclusive pedagogy; is dedicated to working with students in classroom and laboratory-based settings; desires to develop meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff across campus; is eager to contribute interests and ideas and recruit students for new and innovative courses and programming; and is committed to actively contributing to Coker's mission. The University is committed to proactively mentoring its new faculty members, supporting a robust culture of undergraduate research, and using a range of pedagogical approaches to create a learning environment that promotes the persistence and success of its students.

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of diversity and inclusion, copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate), and complete contact information for three professional references. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations

Coker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.

Located in Hartsville, South Carolina, and founded in 1908, Coker is a student-centered university granting bachelor's degrees in 30+ subject areas, including five degrees earned entirely online, and three master's degrees earned entirely online. Coker is included among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report and "Best Southeastern Schools" by The Princeton Review. More information is available at coker.edu and cokercobras.com.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.