Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Nursing (Medical/Surgical) - Bristol Community College

Location: Fall River, MA Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Mon Sep 20 2021 Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Nursing (Medical/Surgical)

DEPARTMENT: Health Sciences

REPORTS TO: Associate Dean of Nursing or designee

STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Nursing (Medical/Surgical) supervises a clinical experience for up to 10 students for 12-15 hours per week. Their duties include, but may not be limited to, providing clinical instruction that coordinates with theoretical content and achieves course objectives. Adjunct Faculty will engage in a critical role in the teaching and learning process, as a member of the nursing team, contributing to student success.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

* Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
* Must possess a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
* Demonstrated clinical experience, as outlined below:
* For instructors with a BSN degree, minimum of five (5) years of full-time clinical experience in medical/surgical nursing, within the last eight (8) years.
* For instructors with a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent nursing degree, minimum of two (2) years of full-time clinical experience in medical/surgical nursing, within the last five (5) years.
* Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, as well as technology and computer applications common in nursing practice.
* Demonstrated experience working within nursing teams.
* Must submit to a background check (including a CORI/SORI) and drug screening as a condition of employment.
* Due to clinical mandates, Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Nursing positions must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
* The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Minimum of a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent nursing degree.
* Experience using High Impact Practices.
* Experience teaching at a community college, preferably in a nursing program.
* Graduate of Bristol's Adjunct Certificate Program
* Demonstrated proficiency with Blackboard.
* Prior online teaching experience using a Learning Management System.
* 18 graduate credits in the area of nursing.
* Ability to speak a language in addition to English.

Additional Information:

POSITION STATUS: MCCC/DCE unit position, non-benefitted.

Adjunct Faculty are part-time instructors hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered in online, hybrid, or face-to-face modalities in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and/or Taunton. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, and on weekends (Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays).

Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment.

STARTING DATE: Academic Year 2021-2022

SALARY: $35.00 per hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.