Title: AD650 - Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience

Pay Band: 

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University’s (NSU) Department of Nursing and Allied Health invites applicants for Adjunct Nursing Faculty.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Faculty members have the primary responsibility for the content, quality, and effectiveness of the curriculum. Accordingly, each faculty member shall develop and maintain an academic atmosphere conducive to the spirit of free inquiry and academic integrity. In this regard, the faculty member shall comply with the following:

1. Meet all classes on time and hold the class for the duration of the period.
2. Consistently follow all administrative requirements in relation to class roster, student learning, grading and testing practices, and related departmental reports.
3. Clearly state the course goals and learning outcomes, and inform students of testing and grading systems. These systems should be consistent with the rules and regulations of the academic division and the University.
4. Develop and assess measurable learning outcomes for courses taught ensuring curriculum coherency and alignment.
5. Submit syllabi in accordance with University syllabi guidelines to the department chair and distribute to class during the first week of instruction.
6. Remain available to students for academic advisement and mentoring, and announce and keep office hours that are convenient to both students and teacher.
7. Assist with new student, continuing students and transfer student orientation and registration.
8. Engage in grantsmanship, professional development and service commensurate with type of faculty appointment.
9. Strive to develop among students respect for others and their opinions by demonstrating respect for each student as an individual and learner.
10. Promote student development and academic achievement through tutoring, mentoring, referrals, recommendations, financial assistance via scholarships, and engagement in co-curricular activities and service learning.
11. Maintain student records, respecting FERPA and other privacy standards consistent with accrediting agency standards.
12. Participate in curriculum review revision and program effectiveness.
13. Complete Blackboard Collaborate and digital clinical teaching competencies as assigned.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidates are encouraged to visit https://www.nsu.edu/nursing for more information of the Norfolk State University’s Department of Nursing.

*Review of applications will begin immediately and continue thereafter until position is filled.

EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master in Science of Nursing.
2. Current Virginia RN License or Multi State
3. Compact License.
4. Knowledge and experience in clinical nursing skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
6. Knowledge and skills in use of simulation technology.
7. CPR Certification, Chest X-Ray and required immunizations.
8. A minimum of five years of recent clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Prior teaching experience
2. Clinical experience caring for adult clients in acute care of community health environments.

Special Instructions: 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Candidates may show interest by submitting via online, the following:

1. A letter of interest/ teaching philosophy (via cover letter).
2. A current Curriculum Vitae (via resume).
3. Complete Commonwealth of Virginia State Application.
4. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts accepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalist) (via transcripts).
5. Three letters of recommendation (via mail address below).

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.