Clinical Instructor

Job Summary

The Nursing Department at Central Arizona College is seeking Clinical Adjuncts for the RN program. Applicants must have experience in Med Surg, ICU, ER, Fundamentals, or OB/Peds/and Psych. As a Clinical Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching the clinical portion of nursing courses in accordance with the college's philosophy, vision, mission, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Teaching/Preparation/Evaluation:

• Teach clinical portion of classes at clinical sites designated in accordance with college policy and contract provisions for the nursing program.
• Apply course content to the clinical setting through working with the Team Leader on established objectives for the course.
• Evaluate student progress and performance, and provide feedback in a timely manner.

College/Community Service and Shared Governance:

• Recognize the goals and mission of the college to maintain a positive professional and educational environment that promotes student success and enhances community relations.

Professional Development:

• Participate in professional development activities and/or faculty meetings in the Nursing Division.
• Cultivate knowledge of trends, pedagogy, andragogy, and new technologies.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelors of Science in Nursing

EXPERIENCE: At least three years of experience as an RN with an unencumbered license.

Must have experience in Med Surg, ICU, ER, Fundamentals, or OB/Peds/and Psych.

The rate of pay for Adjunct Faculty is $775.00 per credit hour.

Please note: Your application materials will remain in the part-time pool for one year from date of receipt.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Be current in subject area and possess the ability to evaluate students in the clinical setting through observation of knowledge, skills and abilities related to nursing practice in the designated area of expertise/clinical setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Duties require physical effort in working with students at a clinical site and includes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motion and viewing a monitor.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Demonstrate the willingness as well as the capacity to cooperate in a professional and courteous manner with other college employees and students.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Job is performed at clinical sites in Arizona. Distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some disagreeable elements may be encountered.

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