OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christcentered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park Maryland WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between coworkers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title every employee supports WAUs vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
Summary The Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University is seeking candidates to expand itspool of adjunct facultywho will provide lecture course nursing laboratory or hospital and nursing home clinical teaching to nursing students. Adjunct faculty positions are available for both the graduate and undergraduate programs and may be for evening or daytime positions. Applicants submitting applications are applying to be part of thepool of adjunct professors. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on student enrollment needs.
Primary Duties:
Instruct and evaluate students in either a classroom nursing laboratory or clinical setting
Attend required clinical agency orientation if applicable
Supervise and maintain laboratories and equipment if teaching in the nursing lab
Attend workshops on D2L DocuCare and ATI if applicable to course being taught
Attend Department of Nursing adjunct orientation before the start of each semester.
Evaluate student learning in a clinical setting using a standard evaluation tool provided by the Department of Nursing.
Adhere to Department of Nursing policies and procedures as outlined in the nursing student and faculty handbooks.
Attend at least one professional workshop during the academic year that is provided by the Department of Nursing.
Participate in end of course program reports and evaluations
Qualifications:
Masters degree in nursing is required; doctorate in nursing is preferred
Evidence of expertise appropriate to teaching specialty area
Minimum of two years clinical experience as a registered nurse
Clinical experience necessary to function effectively and safely in the area of assigned responsibility
Ability to communicate with and teach a diverse population of students
Ability to meet health credentials requirement if teaching in clinical settings
Possession of a valid and unencumbered RN license in the state of Maryland or nursing license compact state
Excellent written oral and teaching skills
Prior college or university teaching experience preferred
Knowledge of and commitment to the Department of Nursings mission philosophy goals and student outcomes
Title VII Exception Notice Washington Adventist University is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such the University has the legal right to prefer a member of the Seventhday Adventist (SDA) Church in its hiring process. In the event that a qualified SDA candidate is not identified the University will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand and respect the mission purpose and identity of Washington Adventist University as a condition of their employment.
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