Description:
Job Description Summary:
Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities. We have spent more than a century preparing outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement, and are deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion. At the School of Nursing, we are at the forefront of educational innovation in theory and practice to prepare highly competent professional nursing leaders who are engaged in the advancement of nursing practice and the improvement of health for diverse populations/peoples. Our mission is to prepare highly skilled nurse clinicians and nurse leaders who promote health and well-being across diverse populations and communities, recognize the importance of Social Determinants of Health, and practice with compassion, kindness, and respect.
Join a team of dedicated educators! Our faculty are known for their passion for growing the nursing vocation. With this passion, we strive to awaken curiosity in our students and instill lifelong learning. Congruent with our values, we work hard to inspire service and leadership in our students and in our surrounding communities. For this reason, the role of faculty is vitally important because of their unmatched position to shape the professional and personal development of graduates. Adjunct faculty are responsible for creating a positive learning environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the course and implement the policies identified in the course syllabus to ensure the successful achievement of course objectives.
There are multiple adjunct faculty (Theory, Lab, and Clinical) opportunities available for the Fresno campus. These opportunities are ideal for working nurses who are not seeking full-time teaching positions, but have expertise in disciplines of medical-surgical nursing, critical care, pediatrics, maternity, community health, mental health nursing or simulation and an interest in teaching and student mentorship.
Duties and Responsibilities:
All Assignments
- Completes the required orientation for adjunct faculty.
- Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that supports
the diverse learning needs of the student population based on
educational theory and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Apprises students of their progress in the course at the
mid-term point, as defined in the syllabus, and for those who are
not meeting expectations, establishes a mutual learning plan to
achieve stated goals.
- Notifies the program director/chair (and course manager if
relevant) of at-risk students as soon as identified and at least
weekly thereafter.
- Participates in program and course faculty meetings as
needed.
- Meets with program faculty to review the course and make
recommendations for improvements.
- Refers students to appropriate learning and support
resources.
- Prepares and conducts effective classroom/hybrid learning
activities congruent with the course objectives .
- Plans learning experiences that are appropriate to the level of
the student
- Organizes and maintains the Canvas course.
- Responds to student electronic and telephone communications
within 48 hours .
- Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student
projects and evaluates learner performance in the classroom.
- Meets with students as requested outside of class to provide
learning support
- Submits attendance at the start of course Teaching
(Clinical).
- Meets with course manager prior to the first day of clinical to
review clinical and course requirements.
- Completes an appropriate clinical orientation to the site/s (if
necessary) where the faculty member will be overseeing students;
maintains and enhances competence in the clinical area of
teaching.
- Models reflective and critical thinking in the lab/clinical
environment and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers
with them on their progress and assists them in the development of
learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course
objectives .
- Reviews written assignments and provides appropriate, timely,
written feedback; documents student progress on appropriate forms
and if necessary, pro
- vides a learning plan for the attainment of objectives .
- Submits the students’ final clinical evaluations for filing as
instructed as well as final grades.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Masters and/or doctorate in nursing or a related field from an
accredited institution of higher learning.
- Experience teaching diverse students at the baccalaureate or
higher degree level.
- Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible
for licensure in California.
- Demonstrated current competence in theory or clinical area at
the level of the student being taught.
- Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic
institutions and community organizations.
- Function effectively independently and as a member of a
team.
- Communicate using e-mail, word documents, and web-based
programs.
- Express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in
person, or over the phone.
- Receive detailed information through verbal and written
communication.
- Read and write clearly.
- Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors.
- Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of
nursing, and university.
- Have a clear vision for aligning safety and quality with
student learning activities.
Employee Status:Regular
Exemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)
Time Type:Full time
Job Shift: Pay Range:
Up to $115,000 [annually/exempt], depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant factors.
Organization:
At Samuel Merritt University (SMU), we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive community committed to advancing healthcare through exceptional education, compassionate care, and community service. Known for our leading-edge programs in health sciences, SMU equips students and faculty with the knowledge and skills to make impactful contributions to health and wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SMU welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where anyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.
Benefits
Samuel Merritt University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Education reimbursement
- Employee discounts through Marketplace
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- Nine paid holidays, plus a paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Two floating holidays
- One paid Volunteer Work Day
- Five Education Leave Days
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