Adjunct Instructor, Nursing
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type
Adjunct
Division
Academic Affairs
Job Number
01461
Description
Benefits
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JOB GOAL:
This position pays $39.25/hour.
To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic
initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, the nursing adjunct instructor is responsible for
fostering student learning in the clinical areas of nursing and general health
courses for the Nursing department. The nursing adjunct instructor is
responsible for structuring and supervising the learning experiences of
students in the partnering clinical agency. The faculty must possess an Iowa
Nursing License.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to
identify opportunities for excellence.
Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and accountability for our actions.
Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Perseverance- a commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
Possess the ability to organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities, and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
Manage a clinical setting in a way or manner that is acceptable and consistent with department and College objectives, guidelines, policies and practices.
Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making clinical decisions.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
Possess strong human relations skills. Get along with diverse personalities.
Uphold all Kirkwood Student and Faculty Handbook policies.
Grade all student assignments reliably and in accordance with Kirkwood Clinical Coordinator and Course Lead guidance.
Attend Fall Faculty Skill Competency Boot Camp annually. (Attendance required for continued employment).
Attend Spring Faculty Orientation annually. (Attendance required for continued employment).
Attend course-specific orientations as scheduled each semester employed.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to
describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance
expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive
listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as
assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%)
standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and
viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%)
sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have current RN Iowa License with two years experience in clinical
nursing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
MSN preferred or have BSN and make annual progress toward the attainment
of a master's degree in nursing or an applicable field.
EEO AA/STATEMENT:
Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful
discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes
all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of
applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic
information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran
status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the
policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood
Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids,
IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: [email protected] or the director
of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C.
Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL
60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD
(800) 877-8339 Email: [email protected].
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Do you have a current RN Iowa License with two years of experience in clinical
nursing?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Kirkwood Community College
Address
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404
Phone
319-398-5572
Website
https:// www. kirkwood.edu
