Fundamentals Clinical Faculty (part-time)- Charleston, South Carolina

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 campuses and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.

Chamberlain College of Nursing has immediate need for qualified Fundamentals Clinical Faculty (part-time) to teach in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Teaching opportunities are available throughout the region.

Chamberlain College of Nursing clinical educators experience the powerful satisfaction that comes from helping educate, empower and embolden students and advance the health of people, families, and communities as we face new challenges ahead together.

Fundamentals Nursing course overview:

Content focuses on health promotion and the rehabilitative aspects of patient care. Students provide direct patient care in the acquisition of skills and concepts of professional nursing. The nursing process is utilized as the student implements basic aspects of nursing practice. 

Clinical teaching is typically scheduled for at least one weekday for an 8-week session at a clinical partner site.  Chamberlain students experience practice settings that include large and small hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and public-health agencies, faith-based service organizations, independent practices, ambulatory care centers, public health agencies, military services (Army, Navy, and Air Force), VA Medical Centers, schools, home health environments…anywhere healthcare is delivered.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at certain clinical partner sites.

We build long-term relationships with superior nurse educators who are experts in their field and committed to providing the finest in practitioner-focused education.

In this role, the clinical instructor:

• Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and profession
• Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments
• Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals
• Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives
• Is available for remediation of students as required or needed
• Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel
• Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs
• Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner
• May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator
• Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns
• Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight

You are encouraged to explore this opportunity if you have:

• A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
• An unencumbered professional nursing license in South Carolina.
• An IL nursing license will be required before accepting any clinical contract for a given session.
• At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at specific clinical partner sites
• Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
• Have a genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
• Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect, and care
• Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students, and the broader community

Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today!

Chamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Campus:
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the candidate’s education and experience.

Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.

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