Description
Faculty: Adjunct engages in teaching activities according to expertise in the classroom, skills laboratory and/or clinical setting. Functions collaboratively with faculty and clinical staff in coordinating student clinical rotations. Guides and directs student activities in the classroom and clinical environment within the framework of the course or specialty to promote progressive student attainment of Course and Curriculum Objectives. Actively promotes a supportive learning environment reflective of excellence in nursing practice. Works collaboratively with Departments within Centra and cooperative agencies to provide learning opportunities reflective of current evidenced-based nursing practice. Faculty: Adjunct will be contracted for a flat fee per didactic credit hour and a calculated fee per clinical hours.
Requisition Type
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Responsibilities
Inspires and motivates students through enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and nursingUtilizes technology appropriately in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical to enhance the teaching-learning environmentIdentifies individual learning styles and unique learning needs of the studentsUses assessment, evaluation, and evidence-based data to enhance the teaching-learning process and course developmentSubmits accurate student records to the Associate Director or designee upon completion of course(s)Maintains current course content in keeping with current trends, research findings and current knowledge baseImplements a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs and desired learner outcomes, content, and contentCreates opportunities for learners to develop their critical thinking and critical reasoning skillsAddresses multicultural, gender, and experimental influences on teaching and learningUtilizes knowledge of lifespan growth and development and diverse cultural practices when applying theory to the clinical settingProvides timely, constructive, and thoughtful feedback to learnersDesigns evidence-based teaching and evaluation practices by drawing on existing literaturePositively contributes to college scorecard metricsPositively contributes to achievement of the colleges accreditation standards and criteriaMay perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specifications may be modified or changed at any time
Qualifications
Required Education: Masters Degree
Required License/Certification:   Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.
Effective April 1, 2024, candidates seeking employment in this role at Centra must possess a valid and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS Provider or AHA BLS Instructor) course completion card. Proof of certification will be mandatory prior to commencing employment. Both AHA and RQI cards are acceptable forms of certification.