Louisiana State University
Public research university in Baton Rouge, LA
Adjunct Instructor-Didactic
Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Master's, PhD
Eunice, LA, USA+1 more
More locations: Lafayette, LA, USA
In Person
On-site position on the Eunice and Lafayette campuses.
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited academic institution is required.
- A minimum of 2 or more years of experience is required.
- An active, unencumbered nursing license in the state of Louisiana is required.
- Clinical experience as a registered nurse is required.
- The role requires functioning in education and health care environments as a proficient nurse educator.
- The role requires pursuing continuous quality improvement in the nurse educator role.
- The role requires facilitating learning, learner development, and socialization.
- The role requires engaging in scholarship.
- The role requires using assessment and evaluation strategies in the classroom setting.
- The role requires participating in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes.
- The role requires operationalizing the curriculum and abiding by legal requirements, ethical guidelines, agency policies, and guiding frameworks.
- The role requires applying clinical expertise in the classroom environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and deliver classroom instruction aligned with course objectives, program outcomes, and accreditation standards.
- Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, lectures, presentations, assignments, and examinations.
- Utilize evidence-based teaching strategies and active learning methodologies to promote student engagement and success.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and professional learning environment.
- Integrate current nursing practice standards, clinical guidelines, and healthcare trends into classroom instruction.
- Promote critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional communication skills among students.
- Assess student learning through examinations, quizzes, assignments, presentations, and other evaluation methods.
- Provide timely, constructive feedback regarding academic performance and progress.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance in accordance with institutional policies.
- Identify students experiencing academic difficulty and provide appropriate guidance, referrals, or remediation.
- Be available to students through designated office hours, email, or other approved communication methods.
- Teach assigned courses according to the approved curriculum and course outcomes.
- Participate in course revisions and curriculum evaluation as requested.
- Collaborate with semester coordinators, full-time faculty, and program administrators to ensure consistency across course sections.
- Support programmatic efforts to maintain compliance with state board requirements and accreditation standards.
- Serve as a professional role model demonstrating ethical and professional nursing behaviors.
- Maintain current and unrestricted nursing licensure and required certifications.
- Stay current with developments in nursing education, clinical practice, and healthcare regulations.
- Adhere to institutional policies, nursing program policies, FERPA requirements, and standards of professional conduct.
- Complete required institutional training and compliance requirements.
- Communicate regularly with semester coordinators, program directors, and nursing faculty regarding student concerns and course issues.
- Attend faculty meetings, orientation sessions, and professional development activities as required.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success and program goals.
- Submit course documentation, grades, and reports by established deadlines.
- Participate in program assessment and accreditation activities as assigned.
- Perform other duties related to teaching and student success as assigned by the Program Director.
Desired Qualifications
- A Doctorate in Nursing Practice or Ph.D. in Nursing from a regionally accredited academic institution is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 or more years of experience is preferred.
- An active, unencumbered nursing license in the state of Louisiana and clinical experience as a registered nurse are preferred.
About the company
Louisiana State University (LSU) is a public flagship research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its academic mission encompasses undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, and public service.
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