Adjunct Faculty Nursing
Salary
$51.78 - $61.79 Hourly
Location
7390 South 6th Street, Klamath Falls, OR
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
2026-101630
Department
Academic Affairs
Opening Date
10/19/2026
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Nursing Adjunct Instructor will provide one-on-one instruction for courses on a term-by-term basis. This position reports to the Dean of Allied-Health and Sciences. The Nursing Adjunct Instructor should have a main area of study in Nursing. Classes are offered during the week and/or weekend during daytime, on-line, and/or in the evening.
Salary for courses taught by adjunct instructors are calculated by the type of instruction and the number of credits for the course. Lecture and lab courses are paid at a per credit hour based on the current Collective Bargaining Agreement for faculty.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Teach course materials in accordance with Course Content and Outcome Guides using instructional methodologies appropriate to the audience and the subject; e.g., group discussion, online, technology enhanced delivery and computers.
- Design and deliver supplemental teaching materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning abilities.
- Pursue professional development opportunities and remain current in area of expertise.
- Participate in instructor evaluation and assessment of student academic achievement and demonstrate modification of teaching techniques in accordance with assessment feedback.
- Cultivate a variety of teaching styles in order to provide quality learning experiences to a diverse student population.
- Works effectively using English written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills to meet all faculty requirements including, but not limited to: creating course syllabi, evaluating student progress, grading according to college policy and procedure.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Frequently transition between sitting, standing, and walking for instructional activities.
- Frequently stand and walk for extended periods while providing classroom, laboratory, or clinical instruction.
- Occasionally bend, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch to demonstrate skills, access instructional materials, or assist with learning activities.
- Frequently use a computer, keyboard, and other instructional technology to prepare materials, document student progress, and communicate with students.
- Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull instructional materials, equipment, and supplies, depending on course requirements.
- May be required to demonstrate nursing procedures and clinical skills, which may involve repetitive movements, reaching, and maintaining various body positions.
- For applicable laboratory or clinical assignments, may need to assist with demonstrations involving patient care equipment, positioning, mobility, or safe patient-handling techniques consistent with the instructional assignment.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in person and through electronic communication and have sufficient visual and auditory ability to deliver instruction, observe demonstrations, and assess student performance.
- Work may occur in classrooms, nursing laboratories, clinical settings, and online instructional environments, depending on the assigned course.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Didactic: Hold a masters degree in the subject area of instruction; or hold a masters degree in a related area and have completed at least 20 quarter hours of graduate credit in subject area.
- Clinical: Hold a bachelor's degree in the subject area of instruction;
Preferred:
- Experience using Canvas and community college teaching experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE
Required:
- Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice, and current standards of care.
- Ability to effectively teach and evaluate nursing students in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical settings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, student evaluations, and required documentation.
- Knowledge of patient safety, infection control, HIPAA, and professional nursing ethics.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, healthcare partners, and students from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and basic educational technology.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and support student success.
- Commitment to maintaining current nursing knowledge and professional competency.
Preferred:
- Experience teaching in an accredited nursing program.
- Experience supervising students in acute care, long-term care, community health, or specialty clinical settings.
- Knowledge of simulation-based learning and clinical evaluation methods.
- Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation standards (e.g., ACEN).
- Training or experience in culturally responsive teaching and inclusive educational practices.
- Familiarity with competency-based education and evidence-based instructional strategies.
- Experience using electronic health records (EHRs) and healthcare technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or preceptor experience in nursing practice.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Primarily office- and clinic-based with occasional field visits or off-site events.
- Frequent interaction with students, faculty, and industry partners.
- May require evening or weekend hours during peak activity periods.
- May occasionally lift or carry up to 20 lbs.
- Regular movement between seated, standing, and walking positions.
- Standard office and occasional field environment.
Supplemental Information
It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
This position is classified as part-time and is typically scheduled for up to 20 hours per week. Regularly scheduled hours may be subject to change. Hours may not exceed 128 hours per one-month pay period. Not eligible for paid holidays, vacation or healthcare benefits beyond those required by law.
As a 9 and 12-Month Faculty employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:
- A monthly contribution toward the purchase of the Health Insurance Package (or the actual premium for the health insurance package selected, whichever is the lesser amount)
- Personal leave @ 2 days per year
- Sick leave accrued @ 8 hours per month
- Holidays - 6 occurring in the school year for 9-month faculty; 12 holidays for 12-month faculty
- Bereavement leave allowance of 5 days per occurrence
- Individual employee option to participate in an IRC 125 Flexible Spending Account Plan
- Employee option to participate in a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity and/or 457 (b) deferred compensation plan
- MASA
- Group Life Insurance @ twice annual salary (employee only)
- Group Long Term Disability Insurance (employee only)
- Group Accident Insurance @ $300,000 (employee only)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) coverage (employee and employee's dependents -5 visits)
- Public Employees' Retirement System - PERS (upon meeting State eligibility requirements)
- AFLAC: Employee option to purchase additional life insurance for self and dependents
- Tuition remission for employee and employee's dependents for unlimited Klamath Community College District credit and non-credit courses
Employer Klamath Community College
Address 7390 S. 6th Street
Klamath Falls, Oregon, 97603
Phone 541-882-3521
Website http://www.klamathcc.edu