Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Community Health Nursing

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent skills in the following: knowledge of nursing care and community/public health and be able to relate these aspects to problem solving/critical thinking skill development in the student. They should possess leadership qualities, be organized, able to deal appropriately with delicate situations, and able to effectively communicate and negotiate resolutions with faculty, students, and clinical site staff regarding problems in the community clinical setting.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Clinical instructors must hold an active license as an R. N. in the State of Maryland, have at least two years of clinical experience and hold at minimum a BSN (MSN preferred). These positions will be for clinical instructors for Community Health Nursing. Therefore, instructors will need to demonstrate knowledge and experience in this content area.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• The employee is required to sit.
• The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate and could include interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones, and other office equipment.

Compensation

• The compensation for Adjunct instructors teaching nursing clinical is paid an hourly rate of $59.00 depending on the clinical credits required for the course.
• A stipend will be paid for the orientation of new instructors.
• Hood College has provided a compensation amount representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting.
• The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation.
• This temporary position is not benefits-eligible except for participation in Hood’s Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity (GSRA) plan and paid Maryland sick leave.
• Learn more about Hood College [http://www.hood.edu/].

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, resumé and three professional references. If you need assistance with the online application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 308), (301) 696-3123. For complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy, please visit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.