What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Adjunct Instructors position at Holy Family University?
About Holy Family University
Holy Family University is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth founded in 1954. The University is a private institution in the Catholic tradition with campus locations in Philadelphia and Newtown PA. The main campus is nestled in the heart of a historic residential neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia that is vibrant and just minutes from the excitement of Center City. The Newtown campus is located in Bucks County surrounded by nature and a step away from parks, farmers’ markets and great dining.
One of the best parts of Holy Family University is our welcoming atmosphere--and that's not by chance. Our mission centers on creating an environment that encourages all members to get to know one another, learn from one another, and experience a range of perspectives and worldviews. Our community is strong because of this.
Position Summary
The School of Nursing and Health Sciences seeks applications from potential adjunct didactic, clinical, and lab instructors for daytime and evening classes and clinical rotations, including weekends, for the following subject areas:
- Pediatrics
- Maternity/OB
- Foundations of Nursing
- Med Surg I, II, and III
- Leadership
- Community Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Gerontology
All employees must understand the mission of Catholic higher education and be committed to the core values, mission, goals and objectives of Holy Family University.
Responsibilities
A successful adjunct instructor will have any or all of the following responsibilities, dependent upon the contracted assignments in any given semester:
- Instructing students in a classroom setting.
- Instructing clinical skills and assessing student performance in the assigned discipline.
- Using appropriate technology (including Canvas).
- Responding to email correspondence from coordinators and students in a timely manner.
- Providing grades and feedback to students in a timely manner.
- Overseeing up to 12 students per lab group and completing all required assessment paperwork.
- Overseeing up to 10 students per clinical group and completing all required clinical paperwork.
Qualifications
A successful applicant must be a registered nurse holding an active Pennsylvania license, and an earned academic degree in nursing from an accredited program. Completed Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred; applicants must at least hold a bachelor’s in nursing and be actively enrolled in a graduate program.
Lab instructors must have a working knowledge of dimensional analysis.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply for open positions by submitting a current CV and a cover letter. Please visit our career center to apply directly. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions and three letters of recommendation will be required upon hire.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Holy Family University seeks to foster a welcoming and a healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity in its employment and education.
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