Adjunct - Nursing

West Virginia Northern Community College is seeking applicants for part-time adjunct faculty in the field of Nursing for the Fall 2024 semester.

 

Adjunct faculty serve as temporary faculty whose appointments are for a specific limited period.  Adjunct faculty are eligible to receive reappointment; however, no number of appointments shall create any presumption of a right to reappointment or designation as tenured or full-time faculty.  Adjunct faculty has instructional responsibilities consistent with the laws, rules, and procedures which guide all College faculty.

Compensation for Adjunct faculty is determined according to credit hours or equivalent, with credit hours not normally exceeding 9 hours per semester or 18 hours per academic year, excluding summer sessions.

NOTICE: 

If you claim post high-school education, license or special training, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your educational transcript, license or training record.  No application will be considered until said documents are received.

Upon hire, you MUST provide an official transcript within 30 days of hire date. 

This is NOT a remote position

* Develop a course syllabus incorporating all elements of the master course guide, and consistent with catalog description, student needs, and other institutional guidelines
* Plan and implement strategies and activities to accomplish course objectives/outcomes
* Clarify assignments, expectations, attendance policy, grading policy, evaluation methods, and class procedures to students
* Evaluate students on the basis of their achievements toward these objectives/outcomes
* Advise and assist students in matters related to course work outside the classroom
* Refer students who may need support services
* Meet each class during the scheduled hours, except as arranged with agreement of the class
* Ensure that class is held for at least the number of hours advertised during the term
* Make arrangements for equipment and supplies, field trips, Web page, outline, or other special activities needed for a course
* Incorporate department assessment practices and instruments into courses as appropriate and requested
* Understand and use technology that will enhance the teaching/learning in the classroom
* Complete administrative responsibilities by activating and using the WVNCC adjunct email account for institutional correspondence with staff and students
* Use Northern on the Web (NOW) for: reporting first week attendance and final grades within established institutional procedures and deadlines; academic advising; student contact information; and, other related processes.
* Master's of Science Nursing (MSN) OR
* Bachelor's of Science Nursing AND 2 years of direct patient care
* Bachelor's of Science Nursing AND enrolled in MSN Program and making progress (to be completed in 3 years) OR
* Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience in nursing is required 
* WV current/active RN License
* Have evidence of current experience in specified nursing practice and education sufficient to demonstrate professional competence

Notice: 

* If you are claiming post-high school education, license or special training, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your education transcript, license or training record. 
* Transcripts - Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required within 30 days of hire date.
* If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective applicant to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Professional Development

At a minimum, all part-time adjunct faculty are expected to:

* Keep up-to-date with information and practices in the discipline in which they teach.
* Keep up-to-date with practices of the teaching profession.
* Maintain currency in the use of communications and instructional technologies which will provide students with skills needed for the global workplace.
* Participate in and utilize College provided workshops, materials, and/or online tutorials designed to assist faculty.

College Service

Like all faculty, adjunct faculty represent the College to students and others.  At a minimum, adjunct faculty are expected to:

* Understand and interpret the mission and vision of the College.
* Understand and interpret the academic and student policies relevant to the courses they teach.
* Know what academic support services are available and to utilize and refer students appropriately for that support.

Fulfill the pledge to students regarding excellence in teaching and learning and maintain and uphold academic integrity and the College's work ethic in all aspects of their work.