Job Description

The Rochester Campuses of Bryant & Stratton College are seeking Adjunct Instructors to teach in our Nursing Programs.

Bryant & Stratton College Adjunct Nursing Faculty teach three (3) to fourteen (14) contact hours of clinical/ lab/lecture classes in one or more areas depending on background and experience: Fundamentals, Pharmacology, Medical/Surgical, Geriatric, Pediatric, Maternal/Child/Family, Mental Health, Research, Management/Leadership, Community, Nutrition, and/or Lifespan Development courses.

As clinical support/instructor responsible to maintain direct supervision of students during patient care in the clinical area as the students complete the clinical phase of specific courses, communicate and collaborate with other faculty, contribute to the development of students’ clinical knowledge, skills, and behaviors, complete evaluation of the students’ performance in the delivery of patient care in the patient setting. Other duties listed below:

• Collaborate with nursing faculty in developing and evaluating course curriculum, learning support, and assessments.

• Implement and evaluate strategies for improved student retention and success.

• Other related duties as required.

• Strong time management, problem solving, conflict management, cultural diversity, analytic, adaptability, and creativity skills.

• To reinforce classroom instruction and contribute to the development of students’ clinical knowledge, skills, and behaviors, they:

  • Provide direction, supervision, and reinforcement of classroom instruction in the clinical area.
  • Help to clarify the expectations and objectives of the clinical assignments.
  • Select clients and/or experiences according to the clinical focus as outlined in the course syllabus.
  • Actively participate in reinforcing clinical procedures.
  • Assist students with clinical data interpretation.
  • Conduct pre and post conferences for clinical days.
  • Supervise students during clinical hours and hold them accountable to the program policies and standards of their profession.
  • Record and maintain anecdotes of strengths and concerns related to student performance.
  • Provide ongoing constructive verbal and written feedback to students regarding their clinical performance.
  • Attend mandatory faculty, program and college meetings.
  • Inform the Program Director of Associate Degree Nursing or Nursing Program Coordinator of any agency or student problems/concerns.

• To assist the primary faculty member for the course and contribute to the evaluation of students’ clinical knowledge, skills, and behaviors:

  • Provide written documentation of clinical performance on the clinical evaluation tool at midterm and at the end of each semester and provide these completed evaluation tools to the supervising faculty member for course grading purposes.
  • Hold private conferences with students for the review of clinical performance evaluations.

• Maintain currency in the specialty area through periodic reading, seminar attendance, instructional development program attendance, and/or work experience.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

  • Preferred candidates will have 2 years’ teaching experience, evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration, and work with diverse populations. Successful teaching experience at the college level, student evaluations, course documentation, etc. is preferred.
  • Non-teaching professional job experience strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of computer software (e-mail, Microsoft Word, etc)
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development and student success
  • Commitment to continuous curriculum enhancement and application of best practices
  • Strong team player
  • Ability to make meaningful and positive connections with diverse student body in a career college environment
  • Active unencumbered Registered Nursing license within the state
  • Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred; Bachelor’s Degree actively working to complete master’s degree in Nursing
  • Follow the requirements and credentials of the Board of Nursing within the state.
  • Completion of an approved/accredited registered nursing program according to the Board of Nursing requirements within the state.

Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Bryant & Stratton College has been educating students for over 160 years and with 18 ground campuses and an online division we continues to grow! Bryant & Stratton College is an industry leader with a long history of providing students with a solid educational foundation and path to success! As one of the United States oldest and largest private career colleges, our mission is to provide a personalized career education and experience leading to a high demand profession so graduates are prepared for their career and life pursuits. As an educational institution, Bryant & Stratton College supports the concept of lifelong learning and competency development. As an employer, we take great pride in associate development and foster a culture of learning and accountability where associates have an opportunity to realize their full potential. Because of this, associates have the opportunity to grow, earn organizational responsibility based on merit, and contribute to the true success of the college and our students. Bryant & Stratton College's ability to continue to be a leader in career education is a direct result of the people chosen to be part of the student and stakeholder experience. Whether you're based at one of our 18 Campuses, Online Education Division, Professional Skills Centers or the Colleges Headquarters (System Office) you'll have a fantastic opportunity to impact the lives of students in a positive way by using your expertise, knowledge and passion to support our mission. Bryant & Stratton College offers a professional and rewarding work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes, competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous vacation/holidays, 401K, as well as company paid college tuition for associates and family. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer