Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Job Description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Saint Xavier University is seeking dedicated and high-quality Adjunct Faculty members to teach Graduate Nursing. We pride ourselves on our Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess, committed to facilitating student success and meeting the individual educational needs of our diverse student body.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching in a multicultural environment and working with students of varying learning abilities. Opportunities may exist for a flexible teaching schedule, which could include day, evening, and weekend assignments as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester.

Adjuncts are compensated by stipend on a biweekly basis, commencing on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.

Responsibilities:

• Course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings.
• Courses may be delivered in various modes, including in-person, online, hybrid, and/or blended formats, with a preference for in-person instruction.
• Student evaluation.
• Departmental communication.
• Timely and accurate submission of all required paperwork related to instruction.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred; Master’s Degree in Nursing accepted.
• Documented proficiency in online teaching. The applicant will be required to complete a 3-week course in online teaching principles and strategies.
• Proficiency knowledge in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment required.
• Clinical expertise as a Nurse Educator, Clinical Leader, or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) required.
• Proficiency knowledge in Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Excel, Outlook, and Canvas encouraged.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Our Commitment:

At Saint Xavier University, we inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. We seek candidates who deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making all decisions regarding employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. As a Catholic institution inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier University affirms its right to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision, and core values of the University.