All Assignments 

• Completes the required orientation for adjunct faculty. 

• Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that supports the diverse learning needs of the student population based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching practices. 

• Apprises students of their progress in the course at the mid-term point, as defined in the syllabus, and for those who are not meeting expectations, establishes a mutual learning plan to achieve stated goals. 

• Notifies the program director/chair (and course manager if relevant) of at-risk students as soon as identified and at least weekly thereafter. 

• Participates in program and course faculty meetings as needed. 

• Meets with program faculty to review the course and make recommendations for improvements. 

• Refers students to appropriate learning and support resources. 

Teaching (Theory) 

• Prepares and conducts effective classroom/hybrid learning activities congruent with the course objectives. 

• Plans learning experiences that are appropriate to the level of the student 

• Organizes and maintains the Canvas course. 

• Responds to student electronic and telephone communications within 48 hours. 

• Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects and evaluates learner performance in the classroom. 

• Meets with students as requested outside of class to provide learning support 

• Submits attendance at the start of course Teaching (Clinical). 

• Meets with course manager prior to the first day of clinical to review clinical and course requirements. 

• Completes an appropriate clinical orientation to the site/s (if necessary) where the faculty member will be overseeing students; maintains and enhances competence in the clinical area of teaching. 

• Models reflective and critical thinking in the lab/clinical environment and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in the development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives. 

• Reviews written assignments and provides appropriate, timely, written feedback; documents student progress on appropriate forms and if necessary, pro 

• vides a learning plan for the attainment of objectives. 

• Submits the students’ final clinical evaluations for filing as instructed as well as final grades. 

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Minimum Qualifications & Requirements 

Education & Experience 

• Masters and/or doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning. 

• Experience teaching diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level. 

• Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible for licensure in California. 

• Demonstrated current competence in theory or clinical area at the level of the student being taught. 

• Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations. 

​Skills & Abilities 

• Function effectively independently and as a member of a team. 

• Communicate using e-mail, word documents, and web-based programs. 

• Express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person, or over the phone. 

• Receive detailed information through verbal and written communication. 

• Read and write clearly. 

• Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors. 

• Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of nursing, and university. 

• Have a clear vision for aligning safety and quality with student learning activities.