Adjunct - Nursing

Job Description Summary

West Virginia Northern Community College is seeking applicants for part-time adjunct faculty in the field of Nursing for the Fall 2024 semester.

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to

• Develop a course syllabus incorporating all elements of the master course guide, and consistent with catalog description, student needs, and other institutional guidelines
• Plan and implement strategies and activities to accomplish course objectives/outcomes
• Clarify assignments, expectations, attendance policy, grading policy, evaluation methods, and class procedures to students
• Evaluate students on the basis of their achievements toward these objectives/outcomes
• Advise and assist students in matters related to course work outside the classroom
• Refer students who may need support services
• Meet each class during the scheduled hours, except as arranged with agreement of the class
• Ensure that class is held for at least the number of hours advertised during the term
• Make arrangements for equipment and supplies, field trips, Web page, outline, or other special activities needed for a course
• Incorporate department assessment practices and instruments into courses as appropriate and requested
• Understand and use technology that will enhance the teaching/learning in the classroom
• Complete administrative responsibilities by activating and using the WVNCC adjunct email account for institutional correspondence with staff and students
• Use Northern on the Web (NOW) for: reporting first week attendance and final grades within established institutional procedures and deadlines; academic advising; student contact information; and, other related processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's of Science Nursing (MSN) OR
• Bachelor's of Science Nursing AND 2 years of direct patient care
• Bachelor's of Science Nursing AND enrolled in MSN Program and making progress (to be completed in 3 years) OR
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience in nursing is required
• WV current/active RN License
• Have evidence of current experience in specified nursing practice and education sufficient to demonstrate professional competence

• If you are claiming post-high school education, license or special training, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your education transcript, license or training record.
• Transcripts - Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required within 30 days of hire date.
• If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective applicant to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; Additional Information

Professional Development
At a minimum, all part-time adjunct faculty are expected to:

• Keep up-to-date with information and practices in the discipline in which they teach.
• Keep up-to-date with practices of the teaching profession.
• Maintain currency in the use of communications and instructional technologies which will provide students with skills needed for the global workplace.
• Participate in and utilize College provided workshops, materials, and/or online tutorials designed to assist faculty.

• Understand and interpret the mission and vision of the College.
• Understand and interpret the academic and student policies relevant to the courses they teach.
• Know what academic support services are available and to utilize and refer students appropriately for that support.