Adjunct Lecturer in Graduate Nursing

Description

Summary

The Richard and Sheila Young School of Nursing is seeking applicants for adjunct teaching positions in the RN to BS completion program and graduate nursing programs. The Adjunct Lecturer will report to the Associate Dean of the Post-licensure and Graduate Nursing program and will work collaboratively with the Dean of Nursing, and Program Directors.

Essential Functions:

• Teach nursing students admitted at various entry points (for example, associate degree through doctoral) in a hybrid environment (In Person, Zoom Synchronous, or Asynchronous modality).
• Deliver teaching content in a setting that may include in person classroom or through an online modality via a Moodle learning management platform (didactic and/or practicum content).
• Problem-solve and provide course oversight while maintaining an ongoing, professional, clear, and consistent communication with students, Program Directors, Associate Dean or Assistant Dean in Nursing, and others as necessary through various modalities including electronic email, telephone calls, text messages or virtual meetings.
• Adhere to Regis College’s policy for faculty course presence, grading turnaround time, and student response time.
• Maintain and attend required office hours.
• Maintain expertise in both in person and online teaching methodologies.
• Complete end-of-course evaluations.
• Attend all Adjunct Faculty mandatory meetings called by Course Coordinator and others, as requested.
• Complete midterm and final grade reports in a timely manner.
• Provide students alternative learning experiences.
• Hold group meetings, drop-ins, and study groups for students as needed.

Other Responsibilities:

• Monitor student participation in courses.
• Assist in connecting students with resources offered by the college.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Doctoral Degree preferred (degree in process considered); master’s degree in nursing with Nurse Practitioner Certification needed if teaching within that program; CNE preferred and/or Online teaching course work preferred.
• Active and unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts needed prior to employment. Faculty must maintain an active RN licensure throughout their teaching role.
• Active APRN practice, if applicable, in-home state, for all NP specialty clinical/didactic courses if teaching within this program. RN license in Massachusetts is also required.
• Teaching Experience: Current experience with in person and online teaching preferred.
• Technology Experience: Microsoft Word and Excel; Zoom for conducting synchronous meetings; various learning management platforms; consistent and reliable internet access; reliable personal computer; consistent and reliable phone service.
• Ability to uphold the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc.
• May spend extended periods at terminal, on telephone, or operating other office machines requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Protecting the Regis Community

All faculty, staff, and students who live, learn, and work on Regis College’s Weston MA campus are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated for COVID-19. COVID-19 immunization is required for faculty, staff, and students who learn and work in the Regis College Dental Center and Autism Center, consistent with federal mandates. For further information, please review Regis College’s health and safety protocols.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.