Rockhurst University and St. Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking MSN Adjunct Faculty.

Rockhurst University is the #1 regional university in Kansas City. The beautiful 55-acre campus is centrally located in a thriving metropolis with a diverse population of more 2.5 million people. Founded in 1910 and located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, Rockhurst is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition committed to providing inclusive, innovative and transformative education. As a comprehensive university and supportive community of nearly 4,000 students, our mission is to form lifelong learners in the liberal arts tradition who engage the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders.

Overall Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Specific job duties will be outlined in contract, may include clinical and/or didactic teaching responsibilities.

Didactic assignment:

• Faculty may be assigned special projects or educational endeavors.
• Prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, and engage in the selection of textbook and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses.
• Conduct course instruction for one or more courses in the curriculum at the higher education level utilizing diverse teaching strategies.
• Teach pertinent course subject matter using lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, and other appropriate modes of educational delivery in the face-to- face, online, and/or hybrid environment.
• Lead and monitor course instruction that promotes educational and learning processes keeping with faculty academic freedom and responsibility.
• Other duties and assignments as deemed necessary by the Undergraduate Program Director
• Be available to faculty and students for consultation for questions in your area of expertise.

Clinical assignment:

• Interact with patients in a clinical setting, travel to clinical sites, as applicable.
• Complete and submit written clinical evaluations for assigned students in a timely manner.
• Adheres to nursing education accreditation standards, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates with other faculty, and others as indicated, on course implementation.
• Submits student progress reports to course lead, BSN Program Director, and Advisor, and discusses any student needs that may require directed attention or remediation plans.
• Adheres to all Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences policies and procedures.
• Completes annual requirements as an employee of SLCNHS.

Additional Expectations:

• Evidence of effective professional role modeling.
• Looks for ways to improve quality of one’s teaching.
• Works effectively in a team-taught course.
• Uses formal and informal evaluation results into teaching.
• Uses evidence-based teaching methods in the classroom or alternate learning environment as well as in the overall nurse-educator role.
• Uses technology in teaching and learning successfully.
• Receives positive peer assessments in teaching.
• Represents the college locally, regionally, or nationally with professional presentations related to teaching and learning.
• Maintains clinical competence.
• Obtains or maintains professional certifications, degrees, and other specialty credentials.
• Demonstrates effective role modeling of collegiality by working in inter- professional teams.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing required, doctorate preferred.
• Significant experience in a clinical setting.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing practice as an RN.  Must hold current MO RN Licensure.
• 1-2 years prior teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Evidence of commitment to nursing profession, with focus on nursing education.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team in a professional and confidential manner.

Applicants should submit a cover letter with salary expectations, Curriculum Vitae and three professional references. Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.

Rockhurst University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Rockhurst uses E-Verify.