Department:

SON Clinical Learning Lab/Simulation

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Undergraduate Adjunct Faculty

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor - SON

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks part-time nursing educators to join our progressive and innovative faculty, staff, and students. Adjunct Clinical Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating students in the clinical environment. This position is specifically assigned to the Simulation Lab, where instructors will support student learning through simulated clinical experiences and skill development. The role is based on the Kansas City campus and reports to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Department Chair. The position of Adjunct Instructor is considered a temporary position for the term of the contract.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Provide timely, well-constructed feedback for direct patient care and clinical assignments. 

• Guide students in various clinical care areas, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

• Collaborate with department faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives.

• Foster critical thinking, analytical skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities among students. 

• Collaborate with nursing faculty to prepare for clinical, lab, and simulation instruction. 

• Create a clinical learning environment conducive to effective learning within resource limits.

• Enforce appropriate policies and expectations for students in compliance with KUMC policies.

• Utilize technology tools effectively, including learning management systems, e-mail, and office software.

• Evaluate student progress using established methods.

• Maintain accurate records as required by administrative guidelines and legal standards.

• Attend all required orientations.

• Attend ALL clinical and lab classes.

• Collaborate effectively with individuals across a range of personal and professional backgrounds.

• Other duties as assigned.
    

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications 

 Education:  

• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

Certifications/Licenses:  

• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Kansas or a multi-state RN license issued by another Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state

Work Experience: 

• 1 year of relevant patient care experience

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community

Preferred Qualifications  

Work Experience: 

• Experience teaching in a nursing program, with a least one course taught.

• 2 years of relevant patient experience.

• Experience in precepting and/or mentoring nurses.

Skills

• Patient care skills

• Project management skills

• Recordkeeping and documentation skills

Required Documents: 
Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Part time