School of Nursing Adjunct Instructor

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate student learning through the established course methodologies such as lectures discussions group activities.

• Provide timely well-constructed feedback for course assignments.

• Collaborate with department faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives.

• Foster critical thinking analytical skills communication and problem-solving abilities among students.

• 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.

• Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying educational levels.

• Other duties as assigned.
  

Work Environment

The work assignment for this position is in an online setting or in the classroom setting on the School of Nursing Kansas City or Salina campus depending on the course modality (asynchronous online or in-person).

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

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.

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.

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.

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• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

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