Job Description: The Nursing division at the Medical Education Campus of NOVA is seeking qualified adjuncts to serve as Clinical Instructors. Clinical Instructors will be primarily responsible for supervising students in clinical sites located throughout the Northern Virginia area..NOVA faculty may be assigned to any campus based upon enrollment and staffing needs. This recruitment is being filled, contingent upon availability of funds. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Duties and Tasks:
Provides clinical instruction and demonstration of nursing skills and procedures to students.
- Observes, evaluates and provides feedback to students’ return demonstration, and skills and procedures.
Assigns patients to student care based on the clinical objectives of that particular session.E
Evaluates and assesses student competencies.
Plans, reviews and corrects students’ clinical assignments
Plans and conducts student conferences
Attends scheduled orientation sessions.
Essential Functions: As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
KSA's
Flexibility and ability to prioritize and work independently
Excellent interpersonal skills
Exellent analytical skills
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Critical thinking and clinical judgement skills
Ability to use instructional technology
Ability to teach a diverse student population
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Nursing from an accredited institution
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Virginia
Evidence of nursing practice within the past five years (in a practice area which is similar to that in which the students will be learning).
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science with major in Nursing
Prior experience teaching in higher education
Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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