Adjunct Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing
- Employer
- The University of Southern Mississippi
- Location
- Hattiesburg
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- Faculty Jobs
- Health & Medical, Nursing
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position Details LocationHattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States DivisionProfessional Nursing Practice Position TypeFaculty Employment StatusPart Time Grant FundedNo Posting Close DateOn Going
Job Summary
Adjunct faculty members facilitate students’ achievement of course objectives and prepares the students to master skill sets to move forward throughout the program. Adjunct faculty members work closely with the course clinical coordinator and program coordinator to ensure that the standards and quality of the nursing curricula are met and maintained. This posting is for adjunct nursing instructors to teach undergraduate BSN program clinical courses.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Adhere to the clinical and class schedules as posted
- Communicate any concerns with the course coordinator
- Follow the policies and procedures of the clinical site
- Follow the policies of the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the School of Professional Nursing Practice and/or the School of Leadership and Advanced Nursing Practice
- Turn in course specific documentation as scheduled
- Communicate course requirements to students
- Available to assigned students for support and course advising including exams, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
- Collaborate with the Course Clinical Coordinator to plan, implement and evaluate each course offering to maintain quality and effectiveness.
- Attend scheduled meetings prior to the course orientation with the Course Coordinator and other adjunct faculty teaching in the course.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct and/or indirect clinical supervision of students enrolled in nursing programs may be required
The adjunct faculty member is expected to be a competent practitioner of nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing degree is required
- Current unencumbered Mississippi RN license.
- Criminal history and background check clearance
- Evidence of current American Heart Association CPR training
- Evidence of yearly tuberculin skin tests and other required immunizations as per nursing program policy and/or agency requirements.
- Be familiar and comply with clinical agency policies and procedures. Complete all required clinical agency training including; but, not limited to electronic health records, HIPAA, medication administration, POC Glucose training and an agency orientation.
- Uphold the mission and values of the USM College of Nursing and Health Professions.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history and an eye on the future. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and through Online at Southern Miss. Since 2006, our students have collected three Truman Scholarships and 18 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. USM students also lead Mississippi with 21 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Our Drapeau Center for Undergraduate Research affords our students meaningful research opportunities, and as a proven leader in innovation, we conduct transformative research that translates into real-world solutions. As one of only 36 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music, we are a haven for creativity and artistic expression. In the classroom or lab, on the playing field, or in the performance hall, we strive to have a positive impact not only on our students, but also the world around us. Further information is found at www.usm.edu.As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
Organization
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi opened its doors as a small teachers’ college. Today, the University has grown into a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven institution with a proud history and an eye on the future.
With a diverse student body of approximately 14,500 students representing 72 countries and every corner of Mississippi, we celebrate diversity in every sense of the word.
Not only is Southern Miss a haven for the arts, but the University maintains a tradition of success in both academics and athletics. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and Online at Southern Miss.
Hattiesburg Campus
This diverse campus spans 300 acres in the heart of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. More than 180 buildings dot a landscape that has been transformed into a pedestrian-friendly environment for students, employees and visitors. This campus is home to the sixth-oldest acceptance-based Honors College in the nation, a vibrant arts community that produces hundreds of events each year, and internationally-recognized researchers whose expertise ranges from polymer science and engineering to sports safety and security.
Gulf Park Campus
Through its 52-acre beachfront campus in Long Beach, Mississippi, the University serves as the only four-year public institution located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 50 distinct academic fields. The Gulf Park campus is also home to the state’s only bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering and the only film studies pathway offered at a public institution in the state.
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