Adjunct Clinical Faculty - Fundamentals
Company: West Coast University
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary:Reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Nursing,
supports the University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose and
goals. Focuses extensively on facilitating student learning
associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes.
Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an
educator, role model, mentor and facilitator. Creates an
educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness,
and accountability. Provides program-specific expertise and is
actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports
University, Campus, and/or departmental goals in order to assure
compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure,
internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student
learning, workplace and placement expectations. Actively and
substantively participates in assessment of student learning
activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is
necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. Vigorously upholds a culture
of academic integrity.KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:One year or less
experience in teaching in a university or college setting required
as defined by Universitys faculty handbook.Working knowledge of
Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word,
PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.Working with
online learning management systems to further engage the student
learning process desirable.Knowledge of state, federal and local
laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and
other regulatory standards such as state Board of Nursing,
Commission on Dental Accreditation, state Dental Hygiene Committee,
state Dental board, Accreditation Council for Education in
Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Western Association of Schools and
Colleges (WASC) or other regulators and/or accreditation bodies.
Clinical RN - Must have a minimum of two (2) years prior experience
as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and have a
minimum of one year experience in the field in which they
teach.EDUCATION:Must have the minimum higher education background
required by the program. Must provide a documented background in
educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments
including, but not limited to: education theory and practice,
current concepts relative to specific subjects one will be
teaching, current clinical practice experience or distance
education techniques and delivery. Masters degree in specialty
field required. Graduates from the West Coast University Master of
Science in Nursing program, who meet the minimum experience
requirement as a registered nurse, are eligible for consideration
as a clinical faculty immediately following graduation.If
applicable, certification(s) in area(s) of specialization
required.In California, must meet Board of Registered Nursing
requirements as stipulated in their statues:Section 1425(c) states,
" An instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications:
1425(a)(1) A Master or higher degree from an accredited college or
university which includes course work in nursing, education, or
administration. If degree other than in nursing submit information
verifying course work in nursing education."1425(c)(3) Completion
of at least one (1) years experience teaching courses related to
registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course
which includes PRACTICE IN TEACHING REGISTERED NURSING. Submit
official course description to verify course content. 1425(c)(2)
Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years
in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be
met by: (A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent
experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in
the designated nursing area; or (B) One (1) academic year or of
registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the
designated nursing area or its equivalent.Clinical RN Bachelors
degree in nursing or in natural, behavioral or social sciences
relevant to nursing practice from an accredited college or
university required. Graduates from the West Coast University
RN-BSN program who meet the minimum experience requirement as a
registered nurse are eligible for consideration as a clinical
faculty immediately following
graduation.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:Current unencumbered Registered
Nurse License required; other current professional licensure by
state or national board if applicable (e.g., FNP).Must meet and
maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by the state
Board of Nursing for nursing faculty if required for assigned
subject matter instruction.Current CPR card.Clinical RN - Must have
approval by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) prior to assuming
the role of clinical faculty member.Must meet and maintain the
qualifications and standards set forth by any accrediting body that
West Coast University is accredited by or in process of obtaining
accreditation from, for area of expertise and expectations of
faculty member as set forth in regulatory documents. Must maintain
any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the
requirements of the teaching role. Current certification in basic
life support procedures including healthcare provide CPR with an
Automated External Defibrillator. #HEJABOUT USFor over 100 years,
West Coast University has been educating and preparing students for
professional careers across our six campuses located in Southern
California, Dallas, Miami, and Online. As part of our unique
student-centric approach to advanced healthcare education you will
be empowering future healthcare professionals. At West Coast
University our students are Ahead of the Curve. Our Mission is to
embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to
professional success. We deliver transformational education within
a culture of integrity and personal accountability. Our benefited
faculty and associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package
including:
Function: Faculty
Keywords: West Coast University, Grand Prairie , Adjunct Clinical Faculty - Fundamentals, Healthcare , Grand Prairie, Texas
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