Clinical Faculty | Nursing

JOB DESCRIPTION: The clinical faculty position focuses on the instructional activities required to implement the clinical laboratory component of nursing courses under the supervision of a senior faculty member. Appointment period per semester basis determined by course needs.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

A. Teaching

• Assumes clinical laboratory supervision role.
• Assists in clinical teaching activities within designated course(s) under the leadership of senior faculty.
• Assists in planning and evaluating clinical teaching activities within assigned course(s).
• Maintains currency of knowledge and skills in area(s) of preparation.
• Functions under the supervision of a senior faculty member who maintains overall course responsibility.
• Maintains accessibility to students, within College/Department policy.
• Ensures personal compliance with clinical agency requirements re: licensure, health screening, professional liability insurance, CPR, criminal background checks, etc. and role models these behaviors for students.

B. Department/College Activities and Community Service

• Seeks opportunities to share expertise with others at local or regional levels.

C. Scholarly Activities and Professional Development

• Identifies opportunities to make scholarly contributions.
• Expands nursing knowledge and skills in area(s) of teaching focus.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

MSN required; DNP preferred. An unencumbered active license as a registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in South Carolina or another Compact state required. Minimum of two years clinical practice as a professional registered nurse related to the area of assigned clinical teaching responsibilities. Evidence of effective clinical practice that includes experience with formal and informal teaching of patient groups, of students, and/or of licensed nurses. Familiarity with the Neuman Systems Model preferred.

APPLICATION

Applicants should send a letter of interest, C.V., resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be checked without the candidates permission. Electronic application materials should be emailed to Human Resources at [email protected] with the subject "Clinical Faculty."