Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Summary/objective

The Division of Academic Affairs at Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, is committed to empowering and promoting the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through quality academic programs, teaching, research, and service to achieve excellence in higher education using various teaching and learning modalities.  Students and faculty are encouraged to help create a thriving academic environment at SUNO.

As such, faculty of the program are expected to be committed to the standards of teaching excellence.  This requirement will include the ability teach undergraduate courses which may include evening, weekend and/or hybrid courses; advise students; engage in teaching practices with an acute focus on documenting student learning; serve on faculty committees; attend departmental, faculty and other meetings, attend College convocations. 

Our adjunct nursing faculty serve to augment the regular faculty.  Adjuncts are vital to personnel in a clinic or hospital; they help nurses with patient care; and, they manage patient documents, medical charts, and other clerical duties.  The adjunct faculty work on a part-time basis and there are cases where they are regularly scheduled to fill vacant positions temporarily.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

1. Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic relationships with students as an educator and mentor. Teach assigned courses in accordance with catalog course descriptions and academic specifications. Furnish each student and the chair's office with a course syllabus, which follows the prescribed format, including evaluation procedures, withdrawal procedures, class attendance, and other policies consistent with university procedures. Keep accurate and up-to-date records on all students. Submit grade reports on or before deadlines according to college procedures. Monitor and assess student-learning outcomes and provide timely and frequent feedback to students on academic performance. Collaborate with nursing faculty to deliver high-quality instruction. Deliver content in online, in-person and/or hybrid formats. May be assigned to supervise students at clinicals. May be assigned to 2-3 sessions of on campus teaching in lab and simulation. Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of college students that come from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic and racial backgrounds. Develop positive rapport with colleagues and other members of the campus community to develop a sense of teamwork. Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to be self-directed and solve problems effectively and efficiently. Strong organizational skills. Positive and professional demeanor.

Required education and experience

• Bachelors’ degree in Nursing for clinical and lab instruction opportunities. Licensed and unencumbered registered nurse in the state of Minnesota. Two years of direct or indirect practice experience in an area of specialization.

Preferred education and experience

• Academic preparation and teaching experience in nursing education. Teaching experience in online and/or in-person formats. Advanced computer skills including course management systems. Experience in electronic health records and online meeting systems.