at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
School of Nursing Adjunct Instructor
Department:
SON Graduate Programs
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Graduate Adjunct Faculty
Position Title:
School of Nursing Adjunct Instructor
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks part-time nursing educators to join our progressive and innovative faculty, staff, and students. Adjunct Clinical Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating students in the clinical or classroom environment. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Department Chair. The position of Adjunct Instructor is considered a temporary position for the term of the contract.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide timely, well-constructed feedback for practicum assignments.
- Coordinate regular meetings with students and preceptors.
- Collaborate with department faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives.
- Foster critical thinking, analytical skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities among students.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty to prepare for practicum instruction.
- Create a learning environment conducive to effective learning within resource limits.
- Enforce appropriate policies and expectations for students in compliance with KUMC policies.
- Utilize technology tools effectively, including learning management systems, e-mail, and office software.
- Evaluate student progress using established methods.
- Maintain accurate records as required by administrative guidelines and legal standards.
- Attend all required orientations and synchronous simulation events, such as standardized patient simulations.
- Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying educational levels.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
The work setting for graduate clinical adjunct instructors is primarily online with regularly scheduled site visits that may be in-person or virtual. On-site visits are conducted at a variety of clinical settings that can include ambulatory care, specialty clinics, acute care hospitals, and long-term care. Clinical faculty may also be in clinical simulation laboratories for standardized patient and interprofessional simulation activities.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Kansas or a multi-state RN license issued by another Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license issued by the State of Kansas Advanced Practice Specialty Certification, if teaching advanced practice clinical practicums.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Work Experience:
- At least 1 year of relevant patient care experience
- Strong patient care and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Experience teaching in a nursing program, with a least one course taught.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant patient experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in precepting and/or mentoring nurses.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Part time
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/School-of-Nursing-Adjunct-Instructor_JR009415 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009415.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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