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Lower Columbia College

Nursing Adjunct

Lower Columbia College, Longview, Washington, United States, 98632


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At a Glance!

Lower Columbia College is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, competent registered nurse for an adjunct nursing faculty position. This position would be responsible for providing instructional support for nursing and allied health students in skills and/or simulation labs and clinical settings, as well as providing instruction for designated clinical courses.

The Lower Columbia College Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and prepares approximately 115 graduates each year for registered nurse licensure.

Salary Information:

Lecture rate is $78.33 per contact hour ($861.63 per credit).

Lab rate is $58.33 per contact hour ($1,283.26 per credit).

Field-based experience rate is $42.37 per contact hour ($1,398.21 per credit).

Quarterly salary is paid at the current lab rate, plus a nursing faculty retention stipend (equal to 20.666% for 24-25 academic year), per the current LCCFAHE Bargaining Agreement.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Impart expertise, enthusiasm and creativity in the teaching of nursing.

Create and maintain an effective learning environment.

Model professional nursing behaviors.

Effectively prepare and present content to a diverse student population with various learning styles and abilities.

Provide quality instruction in various settings (classroom, practicum sites, simulation and skills lab) adapting to a variety of teaching/learning situations.

Competently incorporate instructional technologies in course delivery, both face-to-face and online.

Seek and promote opportunities for student learning and critical thinking.

Assess, evaluate and document student learning and achievement of course outcomes.

Provide individualized support to promote student success.

Provide verbal and written feedback to students in a timely manner, including the grading of assignments.

Maintain currency of course content and materials, including course syllabi.

Protect student, staff and patient safety in practicum, simulation and skills lab settings.

Assure the clinical setting and the selected patients are commensurate with the student’s learning needs, abilities, and course objectives.

Demonstrate understanding of the faculty role in assisting the student with the provision of patient care.

Collaborate with the Nursing Program Director and Nursing Faculty regarding student and program issues.

Effectively interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as a member of the educational team.

Uphold Nursing Program and LCC policies, procedures, expectations and standards.

Participate in the nursing program systematic evaluation plan.

Provide academic advising to students.

Fulfill Washington state vocational certification requirements.

Establish and maintain office hours; be available for student consultation.

Perform ongoing student, program and college assessment activities.

Participate in program, department and college activities and meetings.

Accomplish college service activities.

Participate in ongoing professional development.

Communicate effectively in oral and written English.

Perform other duties as may be appropriately assigned or needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution with a graduate degree in health education related field from an accredited institution.

Active, unencumbered registered nurse licensure in Washington State (or multi-state license {MSL} approved by Washington State Board of Nursing).

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Expertise and clinical practice in medical/surgical nursing.

Successful completion of background clearance.

Proof of required immunizations and negative drug screen per clinical agency requirements after hire.

Commitment to serve the needs of a diverse student body representing a wide range of ages, abilities, ethnicities, education levels, and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience teaching adult learners.

Expertise in using a Learning Management System such as Canvas.

Experience in curriculum development and instructional assessment.

Nursing experience in specialty areas in addition to general medical/surgical is welcomed.

Application Procedure and Requirements:

An online application must be completed for consideration. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

Resume

Cover Letter (Letter of Interest addressing how your experience and skills meet the qualifications of the position)

Unofficial transcripts including undergraduate and graduate coursework

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $42.37 - $78.33 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

RN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Longview, WA 98632 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Longview, WA 98632: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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