What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Degree Nursing Adjunct Instructor position at Southwest Tech?
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POSITION Associate Degree Nursing Adjunct
APPLY BY March 14, 2025
HIRE DATE To Be Determined
DIVISION Health Occupations
REPORTS TO Executive Dean of Health Occupations
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
POSTING DATE 2/20/2025
SUMMARY
This position delivers Associate Degree Nursing education and training to students. Instructors promote student success by
demonstrating and maintaining instructional excellence and currency in their field. This position may include virtual,
classroom, and clinical instruction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Teaches Associate Degree Nursing courses/clinicals and educates students includes: developing lesson plans and
curriculum; providing instruction, monitoring student progress to ensure academic success; assigning student
grades; and teaching assigned subject(s). Assesses the effectiveness of student learning and improves teaching
based on those assessment findings.
- Prepares for assigned classes, including developing course syllabi; organizing and maintaining classroom(s) to
curriculum to meet required accreditation standards; and performing related tasks.
- Maintains knowledge of current industry trends by attending conferences, joining professional organizations, and
- Performs institutional requirements, including participating in events and meetings as required; orienting new
- Gains and maintains required professional certifications, including requirements related to the Wisconsin Technical
- Performs other related duties and non-instructional activities as assigned.
- This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will
vary depending on the strategic priorities of the College.
Functional Specific Responsibilities Might Include:
- Assisting in developing and managing a program budget to purchase and maintain supplies.
- Organizing activities aimed at promoting student success in programs.
- Monitoring training areas to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
- Assisting with student recruitment and marketing of the program as needed.
- Maintains current licensure, knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with the legal and ethical practice of
- The Associate Degree Nursing Instructor position may require evening and weekend hours as well as delivery of
curriculum off site.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field, two plus years of applicable experience; or equivalent combination of
education and experience, based on assigned discipline, employment in nursing field within the last 5 years and
two years previous teaching experience in a higher education environment preferred.
- Various certifications as required by subject area and/or the College including a current Wisconsin Registered
qualifications, Wisconsin Caregivers Background Check requirements, and a valid Wisconsin driver’s license with
the ability to drive to and from clinical sites located throughout our district
KNOWLEDGE
2 Associate Degree Nursing Adjunct
- Assigned subject area.
- Technological resources.
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Teaching methods and principles.
- Budget principles.
- Curriculum requirements.
- Current trends in assigned field(s).
• Curriculum instruction.
- Developing curriculum.
- Managing classrooms.
- Demonstrating mastery in subject area(s);
- Assessing student progress.
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as
the general public, and others sufficient to
exchange or convey information
Internal and External applicants complete and submit the online employment application at www.swtc.edu/jobs
For questions regarding the application process please email Human Resources at humanresources@swtc.edu or
608.822.2314.
If you need an accommodation, call 608.822.2314 or email humanresources@swtc.edu
ADJUNCT SALARY BAND:
Bachelors: $45,518 - $55,467
Masters: $49,792 - $60,667
(Pay calculation based on education and experience. Adjunct positions are non-benefitted)
- Adjunct instructors are provided with computer access while on campus, any work performed off campus will
The Review Committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications does
not assure the candidate an interview. The final candidate’s employment offer will be subject to completion of a criminal
background check.
Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and
activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-
discrimination policies. Call 800-362-3322, Ext. 2315 (TDD: 608-822-2072) or write Southwest Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd.,
Fennimore, WI 53809.
Salary : $45,518 - $55,467