Adjunct Instructor - Nursing Department

Calvin University welcomes general applications for adjunct instructors for the Department of Nursing. If you are interested in teaching at Calvin, we encourage you to submit an application. Note that this posting is not attached to a specific opening. Applications will be reviewed upon submission, but you may not hear from us until there is an opening for which you are being considered.

REQUIREMENTS

· A commitment to the Christian faith is essential.  Candidates are expected to affirm the Apostle’s Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.

· A master’s degree or above in nursing or 5 years’ experience in the field  is required.

· Candidates must possess an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan, or hold an active, unencumbered RN license in another U.S. state and be eligible for Michigan licensure by endorsement. 

· All applicants must demonstrate the potential to teach effectively using a variety of methods and instructional technology as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Prepare course materials and employ appropriate pedagogical strategies in order to promote student success in university-level courses.

· Fulfill administrative duties such as tracking attendance, submitting grades, and maintaining timely communication with students, faculty, and staff.

· Comply with Calvin University employment requirements, including mandatory online training modules.

· Support the mission of Calvin University, including commitment to the development of a diverse, multicultural community.

To learn more about teaching at Calvin, visit the Provost Office website: https://calvin.edu/offices-services/provost/

TO APPLY

Send us your application materials through the Apply link in this posting.

As part of the application, please submit your full curriculum vitae accompanied by a cover letter that addresses the requirements and responsibilities of the position, including your interest in teaching at a Reformed Christian University. The cover letter could also include a list of courses you feel qualified to teach. View our courses listings here (this page will take you to an overview of the courses we offer).

You are also asked to submit unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if hired, official transcripts will be required. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; you will be contacted when an opening is available for an adjunct instructor with your qualifications.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.  

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.