Tennessee Board of Regents
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
The Adjunct Instructor will provide guidance, instruction, and supervision to registered nursing students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program, focusing on specialty areas like Pediatrics, both in the classroom and clinical agencies. Responsibilities also include assisting with student evaluation, scheduling, advising, and participating in departmental activities.
Applicants must possess an active RN license in Tennessee along with CPR certification for healthcare professionals, and advanced experience in either Pediatrics or Psychiatric/Mental Health. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and three years of clinical experience are required for consideration.
Title: Adjunct Instructor – Specialty areas of Nursing – Pediatrics
Provide guidance, instruction, and leadership to registered nursing enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program. Assists with evaluation, scheduling, and advising of students. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with college faculty, staff, students, the general public, program advisory committees, and other health care professionals. Endorsed with appropriate credentials of RN licensure in Tennessee, CPR certification for health care professionals and advanced preparation and experience in one of following areas: Pediatrics or Psychiatric/Mental Health.
Department: College of Sciences and Nursing
1. Instruction and supervision of registered nursing students in the classroom in one of the following nursing areas: Pediatrics 2. Instruct and supervise R.N. nursing students in the clinical agency. 3. Function under the direction of the course faculty or Dean of Nursing for the course. 4. Participate in departmental activities associated with the instructional program. 5. Communicate clearly with students and colleagues. 6. Work effectively with traditional and non-traditional students including but not limited to the culturally and ethnically diverse. 7. Participate in professional organizations related to nursing and teaching. 8. Adapt to changes in the nursing program. 9. Schedule office hours as needed. Required Qualifications: A. RN with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college/university required B. Three years’ clinical experience required
Employment is not guaranteed and is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a drug screening.
This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.
To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.
Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354.
The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.
If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu
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