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Description

Title: Full-Time Clinical Instructor
Locations: San Diego and Glendale, California
Academic Partner: The University of Oklahoma College Of Nursing

Description:

As a faculty member of the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing Program, the primary responsibility is the implementation of the academic programs. Faculty are assigned teaching responsibilities in a clinical area and are expected to contribute to achievement of the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Adjunct faculty are accountable to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs but primarily to Clinical Education Director. All faculty candidates must meet the requirements of the College of Nursing.

Duties:

Facilitates effective student learning in the appropriate clinical setting and via the online learning environment.

Provides adequate guidance for students in the clinical setting related to professionalism, practice, and research.

Ensures effective evaluation of student practice and learning in a timely manner.
Provides a supportive learning environment.

Provides feedback about the teaching/learning process to Course Coordinators when designated by OU College of Nursing administrators, and to Orbis Education through the Extended Campus Director of Clinical Education and the Vice President for Nursing Operations.

Participates in the development and progress of the academic programs by contributing to the development of curriculum, teaching materials, and evaluation measures.

Collaborates with the Extended Campus Clinical Education Director/Course Coordinator and completes assignments as requested.

Collaborates effectively with the Healthcare Partner and its staff.
Maintains current knowledge of the OU College of Nursing curriculum, policies, and requirements.

Maintains clinical competence and knowledge in area of expertise.

Qualifications:
•        Clinical Competence: Able to function with professional accountability in clinical settings; provide a high level of professional nursing care to patients and clients; and function as a role model for professional nursing and communicate this role to students.
•        Teaching Competence: Able to create a climate conducive to positive student learning.
•        Technology Competence: Able to use computer technology (Word, Power Point, E-mail, Internet) at a minimum; recognizes importance of distance education and willing to facilitate distance education.
•        Knowledge of health needs of own community and its healthcare services.
•        Ability to accept shared responsibility for the planning and implementation of assigned courses, program planning activities, and other needs of the academic programs.
•        Ability to provide a supportive learning environment for students.
•        Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, staff, students, agency personnel, and others as necessary in providing public service.
•        Demonstrates commitment to continued professional learning.
•        At minimum, Master’s degree in nursing is required.
•        Additional ongoing certifications and training desired.
•        Maintains a current RN license in state of practice.
•        Obtains an RN license for the State of Oklahoma.
•        Practice: Evidence of a minimum of two years of successful professional nursing practice.
•        Teaching Experience: Evidence of a minimum two years of teaching experience (preferred).

Contact Info:

Applications must include a letter of application that highlights qualifications and basis of interest in the position, a curriculum vitae (per OUCN template), and names and contact information for two references. Application materials will be held in confidence and references will only be contacted after consultation with the candidate. Please note that is opportunity is in the private, for-profit sector, and is not in the world of traditional academia; however, the position does require faculty who meet OUCN requirements and implement the OUCN curriculum effectively. For information about the position, email us at hr@orbiseducation.com.