What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Positions- Nursing position at Tuskegee University?
Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Positions- Nursing
Job Summary
This is a CONTINUOUS OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT for the University’s Adjunct Instructor Pool
Under the direction of and in close collaboration with the Dean of Nursing, the successful adjunct faculty member will serve Tuskegee University by teaching a lecture and/or clinical laboratory courses to ensure students learn and successfully complete outcomes. The Nursing Adjunct creates an environment of active student learning while engaging in scholarly activity and service in accordance with the mission and goals of the department and university.
Under the direction of and in close collaboration with the Dean of Nursing, the successful adjunct faculty member will serve Tuskegee University by teaching a lecture and/or clinical laboratory courses to ensure students learn and successfully complete outcomes. The Nursing Adjunct creates an environment of active student learning while engaging in scholarly activity and service in accordance with the mission and goals of the department and university.
Essential Job Duties
Administrative: Assume and fulfills administrative responsibilities commensurate with the position title by:
- Counseling student in accordance with student’s learning needs
- Ensure that course objectives and content are written and outlined in keeping with the philosophy and objectives of the Department of Nursing
- Evaluate the course to determine if goals and objectives are being met
- Evaluate clinical learning experiences and facilities and making recommendations to Course Coordinator and Department Head
- Participate in the development, implementation and completion to clinical evaluation forms
- Recognize and inform the Course Coordinator of exiting or potential problems relating to the operations of the nursing program
- Participate in the programs of self-development, by attending appropriate workshops, seminars, etc.
- Serve on School committees and participating in committee activities as designed
Instructional: Participates in Planning and implementation of a sound educational program an directs learning activities by:
- Assist in the development of behavioral objectives for the course, which are measurable, and writing objectives for the units of instructions
- Utilize varied teaching strategies
- Assist students in applying nursing theories and principles to the practices of nursing
- Receive recommended media for utilizing in the course, including books for the library and other multi-media
- Conduct formal classes and supervision clinical experiences as assigned
- Assist in the selection of methods and tools to evaluate learner’s achievement, evaluation by learners and teaching team
- Stimulate students to be inquisitive and seek additional experience on their own
- Use knowledge gains from students and peer evaluating in planning and implementing subsequent learning experience
- Serve as a role model for students in the professional, social and civic arena
Community Relations: Establishes and maintains effective relationships with other faculty, students, affiliating agencies and the community by:
- Maintain membership and participate in professional organizations
- Serve as a nurse consultant for local health agencies as appropriate and possible
- Assist with and participate in local health agencies’ in –service programs as appropriate and possible
- Participate in overall academic affairs and programs of the total University as indicated
- Serve on inter-agency committees when requested and as feasible
- Provide direct health care to clients, which is unrelated to student clinical learning experience
- Attempt to influence political decisions that affect nursing on the local level
Research and Investigations: Assume a professional and responsible role in the area of research by:
- Assist the designing, conducting, evaluating and publishing of research and/or studies relating to health care and /or the nursing profession
- Share and utilize investigation findings for the improvement of the teaching-learning process
- Utilize opportunities to increase own knowledge by attending research symposia, conferences, classes, etc.
- Contribute to professional publications and making scholarly presentations for civic groups when requested
- Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical Positions:
- Clinical Instructor-
First professional degree (D.V.M., D.N.P., O.T.D., D.D.S., M.D., Dr.P,H., or equivalent)
One year of academic/professional experience after the degree
One year of academic/professional experience after the degree
- Clinical Assistant Professor
First professional degree (D.V.M., D.N.P., O.T.D., D.D.S., M.D., Dr.P,H., or equivalent)
Three years of residency training after the degree; or graduate degree with three years of clinical/industry experience in a subspecialty; or certification in a subspecialty with three years of clinical/industry experience; or five years of clinical/industry experience in a subspecialty after the degree
Three years of residency training after the degree; or graduate degree with three years of clinical/industry experience in a subspecialty; or certification in a subspecialty with three years of clinical/industry experience; or five years of clinical/industry experience in a subspecialty after the degree
- Clinical Associate Professor
First professional degree plus specialty board certification
Four years of college-level teaching/academic experience after the degree; or a combination of six years of college and clinical/industry experience after the degree
Four years of college-level teaching/academic experience after the degree; or a combination of six years of college and clinical/industry experience after the degree
- Clinical Professor
First professional degree plus specialty board certification, and academic service as an associate professor for at least Seven years of college-level teaching/academic experience after the degree; or a combination of ten years of college and clinical experience with at least four of the ten years of college experience after the degree
Teaching Positions:
Teaching Positions:
- Faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).
- Faculty teaching associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).
- Faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree; bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline, or associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
- Faculty teaching baccalaureate courses: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline)
- Faculty teaching graduate and post-baccalaureate course work: earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline
- Graduate teaching assistant: master’s in the teaching discipline or 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline, direct supervision by a faculty member experienced in the teaching discipline regular in-service training and planned and periodic evaluations.
Physical Demands
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to walk short distances
- Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
- Ability to prepare and analyzing data and figures
- Ability to view a computer terminal; extensive reading
FLSA
Exempt
Status
Part-Time
Skills and Attributes
Knowledge of:
- Specific academic discipline for instruction
- Pedagogical strategies and methods of student assessment
Skills:
- Proficient and functional knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong clinical skills and reasoning skills
Abilities to:
- Convey complex ideas and techniques
- Maintain accurate written student records as required by policy and procedure
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F782
Will this position required travel?
No
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
Yes
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
01/13/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
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