Reports To: 

Department Chair, Nursing

Position Status:

Part-Time, Non Benefited (non-student)

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Position Summary:

The Clinical Adjunct Practical Nursing Faculty member in the College of Western Idaho Practical Nursing Program is responsible for teaching/supervising students in a designated area of specialization. As appropriate, the adjunct member participates in orientation activities related to clinical teaching, clinical faculty team meetings, and is responsible for determining grades (Pass/Fail) for clinical course requirements based on course objectives and criteria defined in the course syllabus. The adjunct works directly with the full-time credentialed nursing faculty responsible for coordinating the course in which the faculty member is assigned to teach.

Essential Functions:

• Teach contracted credit load of courses by the descriptions published in the CWI catalog
• Be physically present when clinical hours are scheduled
• Apply appropriate policies and regulations within the clinical agency, Nursing Program, Department, and College
• Maintain clinical expertise in teaching nursing
• Utilize outcomes assessment measures
• Participate in instructional evaluation processes
• Meet all scheduled classes promptly with any deviations promptly and accurately communicated through the appropriate channels
• Monitor and record student progress, maintain accurate records, and adhere to the College of Western Idaho’s deadlines for such procedures
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students
• Adhere to standards and guidelines outlined in the PN Faculty Handbook
• Must be able to provide own means of transportation to various locations throughout the day.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed and assigned.
• Conveys by words and action the values expected by CWI

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an ACEN or NLNAC accredited school of nursing
preferred for clinical/lab instruction.
• Current unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in Idaho.
• Demonstrated competence in specific clinical practice area(s).
• Teaching experience in nursing education is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
• Proficiency in the use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, and Blackboard applications
• Experience using instructional technology preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.