Adjunct Faculty - Nursing
Company: MCPHS University
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
The School of Nursing seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver
high quality learning experiences and education for students. In
accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
and New Hampshire Board of Nursing, the Adjunct Faculty of the
School of Nursing fosters the development of required nursing skill
competency, critical thinking ability and application of nursing
knowledge to practice.
- Delivers didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction
via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a 'blended'
format)
- Provides students with an approved syllabus that includes
course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology,
attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and
readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation
criteria
- Provides engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world
applications of concepts covered
- Supports incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into
the curriculum, as well as co-curricular experiences, to broaden
the education of students and expand their knowledge of health
disparities
- Uses the University's learning management system to post
syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with
students
- Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled
appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other
University-approved mechanisms
- Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course
development, and assessment
- Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and an awareness of
new developments in the field in order to update the approach to
teaching or content
- Facilitates pre- and post-conference for assigned
students
- Integrates didactic content into the clinical assignment for
the student(s)
- Achieves consistently effective teaching performance as
evidenced by student evaluations/comments/letters
- Recognizes and addresses different learning styles in
collaboration with core faculty
- Communicates with core faculty on a regular basis to track
student progress or to develop performance improvement plan to
support student learning
- In collaboration with core faculty, develops individualized
interventions for students having difficulty
- Collaborates with laboratory faculty to support student
remediation
- Responsible for conducting the clinical evaluation in
collaboration with core faculty who has ultimate responsibility for
student evaluation
- Provides feedback to core faculty and clinical placement
coordinator on the appropriateness of health care agency regarding
teaching/learning environment for students
- Provides feedback to core faculty on student preparedness
regarding core curriculum and MCPHS core competencies
- Has a working knowledge of the MCPHS SON curriculum and the
level of the participating students
- Attend course-specific orientation on campus with core
faculty
- Participate in clinical faculty mentoring as identified by core
course faculty
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the
supervisor
Required:
- A minimum of a master's degree in nursing required
- Must be current in professional practice with a minimum of two
years of current nursing practice experience within the last five
years
- Current RN licensure (or eligibility) in Massachusetts or New
Hampshire
- Applicant must be in good standing with respective nursing
board
- Certification in specialty as appropriate
- Nursing education experience at the baccalaureate
level
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication
skills
- Attentive to detail
- Ability to work effectively within a dynamic team and in a
fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing
to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Commitment to undergraduate and/or professional education and
student success
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet
deadlines
- Massachusetts-based faculty must have a working knowledge of
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing 244 CMR 6.00 (will
be provided during orientation)
- NH-based faculty must have a working knowledge of NH Board of
Nursing Chapter Nur 600 Nursing Education (will be provided during
orientation)
- Knowledge of the NCLEX test plan
- Must be able to work independently and effectively interact
with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty,
administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including
healthcare industry professionals)
Come join us and be a part of a diverse community that is at the
forefront of advancing the healthcare landscape! To learn more
about working at MCPHS University, please click here.
Apply
Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume.
Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to
reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a
condition of employment.
MCPHS COVID-19 Policy
We care about the health and safety of our students and employees
and have implemented a COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Policy,
requiring employees to be fully vaccinated and tested on a regular
basis. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a
medical or sincerely held religious belief may request an
exemption.
About Us
At MCPHS, we appreciate the importance of creating an environment
in which everyone feels included and valued. Each of our Community
members' unique experiences and perspectives add value to our
ability to create and deliver the best education, academic service,
and employee experience possible.
MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse
community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to any characteristic protected by
law.
Keywords: MCPHS University, Boston , Adjunct Faculty - Nursing, Healthcare , Boston, Massachusetts
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