The Salvation Army·Oakland, California
The faculty member is responsible for creating a dynamic, learner-centered environment and implementing educational objectives for BSN students. Duties include teaching medical-surgical nursing, supervising clinical rotations, and mentoring students to facilitate their professional development.
Job Description: SUMMARY:
Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities. We have spent more than a century preparing outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement, and are deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion. At the School of Nursing, we are at the forefront of educational innovation in theory and practice to prepare highly competent professional nursing leaders who are engaged in the advancement of nursing practice and the improvement of health for diverse populations/peoples. Our mission is to prepare highly skilled nurse clinicians and nurse leaders who promote health and well-being across diverse populations and communities, recognize the importance of Social Determinants of Health, and practice with compassion, kindness, and respect.
Join a team of dedicated educators!
Our faculty are known for their passion for growing the nursing vocation.
With this passion, we strive to awaken curiosity in our students and instill lifelong learning.
Congruent with our values, we work hard to inspire service and leadership in our students and in our surrounding communities.
For this reason, the role of faculty is vitally important because of their unmatched position to shape the professional and personal development of graduates.
Adjunct faculty are responsible for creating a positive learning environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the course and implement the policies identified in the course syllabus to ensure the successful achievement of course objectives.
This is an annual faculty position teaching medical-surgical nursing in our BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program located at the Oakland campus. This position is open until filled and reports to the BSN Program Director.
Duties: And responsibilities:
Teaching (92%)
Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods that support the diverse learning needs of the student population and that are based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.
Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in developing learning plans to facilitate achievement of course objectives.
Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.
Confers with colleagues to ensure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum.
Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects.
Notifies the Course Manager of at-risk students and any issues at the clinical sites.
Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community, and laboratory settings and internship/preceptorship courses.
Documents student progress on appropriate forms.
Instructional assignments may be assigned at any SMU campus.
Other duties as assigned.
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1722 instructional and 150 service hours comprise a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment.
(NOTE: Total workload for a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment is 1872 hours – 1722 teaching and 150 service hours.)
Minimum Qualifications: & Requirements
Abilities
Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person or on the telephone.
Receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.
Read and write clear documents.
Have a strong commitment to the caring science principles and mindfulness-based stress reduction practices central to the culture and expected outcomes of the program.
Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors and expert communication skills.
Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of nursing, and university.
Have an unobstructed vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activities
Employee status: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Exemption status: United States of America (Exempt)
Time type: Full time
Pay Range: Based on experience up to $108,000 annually (exempt)
Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.
Candidates must hold an earned master's degree in nursing and an unencumbered California registered nurse license. Preference is given to those with a doctorate in nursing and prior experience teaching diverse students at the baccalaureate level.
Market context
California nursing programs often look for Med-Surg faculty with graduate preparation, current RN licensure, and teaching experience, especially when serving diverse student groups. These roles can be competitive because schools may prefer doctorally prepared candidates and educators who can support clinical instruction and curriculum needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your California RN license status and highlight any baccalaureate teaching experience in your application.