Adjunct Faculty ABSN Program

The University of St. Thomas

General Description:

The Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing is seeking experienced nurse educators with substantial clinical expertise to work as adjunct teaching faculty in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program in the following areas:

• Pharmacology
• Pathophysiology
• Health Assessment
• Foundations of Nursing
• Adult/older adult (med/surg)
• Pediatrics
• Womens health
• Psych/mental health
• Critical Care
• Capstone

The ABSN Program is a hybrid program with all didactic course work taught completely online.

• Didactic teaching online using Blackboard course management system
• Oversight of course section(s)
• This role requires sound clinical knowledge and skills and competence in teaching as evidenced by current clinical experience clinical teaching and/or academic teaching
• Teaching assignment may include some evening and/or weekend hours
• Must respond to learners within 24-48 business hours
• May be responsible to develop revise and update course content
• Additional requirements include experience with collaborative learning environments and teaching and relating to students from diverse academic socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish will be considered a

Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services: The University of St. Thomas Peavy School of Nursing (PSON) is a Catholic health ministry and adopts the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs) published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops requires adherence to them by all faculty members. The Ethical and Religious Directives express the Catholic Churchs teaching on the dignity of the human person and the common good. The ERDs are comprised of principles that guide our response to ethical issues in healthcare. A copy of the ERDs is available at: https:// Include: Promote the dignity of all care for persons who are poor and contribute to the good of the community. Respect the sacredness of human life from the moment of conception to death. Treat all we encounter and are privileged to serve with respect trust honesty and confidentiality.

PSON Faculty Requirements:

Abide by the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services while working within or representing the PSON. Respect the University of St. Thomas religious identity and commitment to the Catholic Churchs moral teaching. PSON faculty will not instruct/contribute to subject matters or participate in student clinical placements that are in conflict with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have completed MSN PhD or DNP degree and a minimum of 2 years of BSN program teaching experience including in an online format reflecting commitment to best practices in nursing education or any equivalent combination of work and teaching experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities required of the position. Current licensure as RN in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure is required.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.