What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct/Clinical Nursing Instructor -- Med-Surg care position at American National University?
Shifts may be 8, 10, or 12 hours Evenings and Weekends depending on facility, availability and preference.
American National University – Pikeville, Kentucky
Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Associate of Science in Nursing
Current Clinical Site Assignments - Medical-Surgical
Location: Clinical site assignment locations throughout Lexington and Louiville areas. Must be available to be physically present in clinical sites with students.
American National University - For more than a century, American National University of Kentucky has provided career-focused education designed to meet the evolving needs of working adults, employers, and communities. Founded in the late nineteenth century in Roanoke, Virginia, the institution was established to deliver practical, workforce-aligned education at a time when business, commerce, and professional administration were rapidly shaping the modern economy.
Today, the university serves students locally, nationally, and internationally through online and hybrid learning—continuing a Kentucky legacy rooted in opportunity, adaptability, and career success.
Position Summary
The Program of Nursing at American National University, invites applications for adjunct clinical faculty to conduct Medical-Surgical clinicals at placement sites in Pikeville, KY for the Associate of Science in Nursing program. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in practice in the field and a commitment to serving the university’s adult student body. This position primarily works with the Academic Program Director along with course faculty within the program and contributes to ensuring program quality, student engagement, and student success.
Essential Job Duties
- Lead sessions at clinical placement sites.
- Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities.
- Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment.
- Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.)
- Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable.
- Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content.
- Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student services.
Qualifications
Required:
- Clinical nursing faculty shall hold one of the listed:
- (1) A graduate degree in nursing preferred
- (2) A baccalaureate degree in nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
- At least two years of continuous clinical bedside nursing experience in an acute care setting or Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) unit, with inclusion of subacute or post-acute institutions, within the last 5 years.
- Must have a current, unencumbered KY or Multistate Registered Nursing license..
For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following:
- A cover letter
- A curriculum vita.
American National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At ANU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at American National University.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Medical-surgical: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lexington, KY 40503
Salary : $25 - $45