Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing

Job Title :

Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing

FLSA Status : Exempt

Employment Status : Part Time .25

Department : School of Nursing

Job Summary :

Provide expert teaching and professional role modeling in our graduate nursing programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Ability to lead, direct, and advise students

Ability to integrate academic standards, performance character and the principles of ethics and integrity in all aspects of job performance

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Clinical expertise as a role model for exemplary clinical practice

Demonstrated ability in teaching and curriculum development at the graduate level

Skills in cross-cultural communication and multi-cultural competence

Experience in nursing education

Essential Job Functions :

Faculty

Performs in dual roles of student advisor and manager of the clinical practice affiliations

Assists in the annual core curriculum evaluations of the program, assessment of institutional effectiveness and preparation of reports

Maintains quality assurance to remain compliant with all required agencies

Conducts regular visits (site and tele) with students and preceptors

Monitors students clinical logs

Conducts clinical evaluations, problem solves, and de-briefs students and preceptors

Assesses the instructional needs of students in the program and help coordinate the development of a plan to address these needs

Grades assignments, provides feedback and post grades according to University guidelines

Teaches courses as assigned based on need and expertise

Synchronous session leader for clinical courses

Maintains overload hours if required

Clinician

As part of assigned workload, will maintain staffing presence in the ASU family clinic according to clinic and departmental needs.

OTHER DUTIES :

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

A Masters degree in nursing with three (3) years of relevant, recent clinical experience within area of specialty.

Must satisfy a criminal history background check.

Previous teaching experience in an academic setting.

Successful applicants for tenure / tenure-track consideration must hold a terminal degree in the health or biological sciences (e.g., nursing, anthropology, human genetics, public health, epidemiology, etc.); possess research training, a publication record, and experience in the grant funding process commensurate with desired rank and tenure status.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess :

• An earned doctorate in nursing or a doctorate in a related field with a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing;
• Formal postdoctoral research training;
• A record of accomplishment via publication in peer-reviewed journals;

The ability to establish an extramurally-funded research program

Associate Professor : Candidates will be expected to have a strong history of funded research and scholarship in their own substantive area of interest.

Professor : Candidates will be expected to have a strong history of funded research and scholarship in their own substantive area of interest or programmatic research to support collegiate initiatives, mentoring of junior faculty, and evidence of national and international recognition.

Licensing and Certifications :

Applicants must be eligible for or currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Mississippi. Selected candidates must complete the State of Mississippi Registered Nurse licensure process prior to appointment.

Current APRN license in Mississippi and affiliate states or eligibility for licensure as necessary

National Certification in area of advanced specialization

EEO / ADA Statement :

Alcorn State University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity : It is the policy of Alcorn State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, physical and / or mental disability, and / or political affiliation.

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas :

No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds :

Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds :

Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds :

Occasionally

Travel : Occasionally

Extended Work Hours :

Occasionally

Number of Vacancies :

Location :

Natchez

Position End Date (if temporary) :

01 / 23 / 2024

Open Date : 09 / 22 / 2023

Open Until Filled : Yes

EEO Statement : EEO Statement :

Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and / or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University :

Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to : Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.

Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to : Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188

Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA / ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.