Adjunct Faculty-Certified Nurse Educator - Med-Surg

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The CNE adjunct faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality education to nursing students on a part-time basis. This role involves teaching, mentoring, and supporting students and collaborating with full-time faculty to enhance the nursing program. Adjunct faculty members are expected to bring current clinical expertise into the classroom and clinical settings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) AND enrolled in a graduate degree program with a major in nursing (within 12 months of hire)

OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND two (2) years experience of clinical experience.

2. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in teaching

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master of Science in Nursing 

EXPERIENCE

1. Previous teaching experience in a nursing program

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Acts as a professional role model to all nursing students by following and reinforcing documented policy and reflecting the mission and vision of the school of nursing.

2. Assumes responsibility to stay abreast of current nursing practice to enhance knowledge and clinical expertise in areas/topics of assigned teaching responsibility.

3. Presents theory in an organized, understandable manner including application activities and interactive learning strategies using assorted, appropriate teaching modalities.

4. Guides students to develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills in the clinical/simulation setting.

5. Supervise students during clinical practice and provide guidance in clinical settings

6. Promotes and guides students to develop and utilize the nursing process and clinical judgement through clear examples and feedback.

7. Provides clinical/simulation learning activities utilizing a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to the environment, the learner, and course outcomes (sim/skills teaching).

8. Provide feedback on student performance and support their professional development.

9. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

10. Collaborate with full-time faculty to ensure course content is up-to-date with current nursing practices and standards, nursing program curriculum, and student level.

11. Teaches up to 15 contact hours per semester in the classroom setting (fall, spring, and summer semesters)

12. Maintains accurate records of student performance and attendance.

13. Submits grades and other required documentation in a timely manner.

14. Works effectively, respectfully, and appropriately as a member of the team.

15. Participates in curriculum planning and development.

16. Participates in departmental meetings and training sessions.

17. Performs all other duties as assigned, contributing positively and fairly to all processes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard office environment

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

555 WVUH Nursing School

Address:

781 Chestnut Ridge RoadMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.