General Statement of Duties

Salem State University Nursing School of Nursing invites applications for adjunct faculty with interest and experience teaching Pediatric or Maternity Health in a clinical setting. Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends and range from 6 to 15 hours/week over the course of the semester.

We seek adjuncts who will work collaboratively with faculty, in a school with future-directed leadership and a collective focus on academic excellence, success of students and faculty development.

This posting will be valid for three years to build a sufficient adjunct pool.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Provide weekly updates on student performance to the course coordinator.

* Attend the mandatory program update meeting each semester for clinical adjunct faculty.

* Attend orientation/training to fulfill compliance requirements as required by the School of Nursing and by any assigned clinical practice sites.

* Be accountable for instruction, supervision, and evaluation of student competencies of a diverse student population in the clinical practice and/or laboratory setting.

* Develop and maintain competence appropriate to teaching responsibilities including, but not limited to orientation and mentoring to the nurse educator role.

* Participation in professional development in nursing education such as certification, and continuing education.

* Collaborate with faculty, staff, and program administrator to support policies and objectives of the program and on all applicable components of the systematic evaluation plan.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Hold a current unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.

* Graduate degree in nursing. Minimum of two years of full-time experience in nursing practice within the last five years. Evidence of clinical competency in clinical instruction.

OR

* Hold a current unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.

* Baccalaureate degree in nursing and meet at least one of the following criteria

Matriculation in a graduate nursing program with expected graduation date within five years of the date of appointment.

OR

Possess a related non-nursing graduate degree.

OR

Possess a current Nurse Education Certification recognized by a Massachusetts Board certified organization.

Working Conditions:

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

* Please apply online and attach curriculum vitae and send in official transcripts. Adjunct positions are temporary for one semester only, with a possibility for re-hire. All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

* Adjunct positions are not eligible for H1B Visa sponsorship.

* A Pre-Employment Background check will be conducted for all selected applicants.

* Application review will begin immediately and continue until an adequate pool is developed.

EEO Statement:

Salem State University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.