Helena College University of Montana, a comprehensive two-year college, supports our diverse community by providing the paths and tools necessary to assist learners in achieving their educational and career goals. Helena College Nursing strives to provide exceptional nursing education using innovative academic, simulated, and clinical experiences that prepare our graduates as safe, competent, direct-care nurses poised to meet the diverse healthcare needs of our community.

The Nursing Department is seeking qualified applicants who wish to become part of this dynamic and creative team to serve our students as Nursing Adjunct Instructors for the Fall 2024 semester. These are part-time, non-benefited positions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instructors are needed for the following areas:

RN Didactic Adjunct Instructor

· To teach Mental Health Concepts in the ASRN program. This position is responsible for creating and delivering lectures, learning activities, and exams to help student meet the course and program learning outcomes. The ideal candidate would also be available to teach in the clinical setting.

• Experience in mental health or psychiatric nursing required. Prior teaching in higher education preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required, MSN preferred.
• Class meets in person 3 hours a week (one day).

Clinical Resource Registered Nurse (CRRN)

• To teach in the clinical setting for Mental Health (RN) in our nursing program.
• Responsibilities include oversite and instruction to nursing students providing direct patient care to hospitalized clients in the behavioral health clinical setting.
• Part-time (8-16 hours/week), hourly rate, non-benefitted

Minimum Qualifications

Unencumbered Montana RN license. BSN required. Two years minimum RN clinical experience. Experience in mental health setting required for didactic instructor position.

Salary Information

Didactic Instructor position--$750 per credit for this 4-credit course.

CRRN clinical instructor--$33.90-$36.90 per hour depending on education and experienc.

Application Procedures

Please email your cover letter, resume and references to: debra.rapaport@helenacollege.edu Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference - Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References - *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing - Individual hiring departments at Helena College may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility - All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Understand and apply adult learning theories
• Understanding of transitioning Service member populations
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite of tools
• Strong customer management and support skills
• Experience delivering interactive workshops and training to live audiences