Adjunct, Clinical Instructor Medical-Surgical Nursing

Monmouth University’s Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies seeks individuals with a strong commitment to quality clinical teaching and student success to serve as Adjunct Clinical Instructors within the specialty of Medical-Surgical Nursing in the undergraduate BSN Program at various healthcare institutions and other settings. Day, evening, and/or weekend clinical instruction is needed. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated faculty team in a dynamic school that values innovative nursing and health professions education, celebrates diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility. Multilingual applicants from diverse, minority, or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

For additional information about the department, please visit: Department of Nursing website

Additional Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact Information for Three Professional References
4. First Letter of Recommendation
5. Second Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents:

None

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete clinical agency orientation requirements according to specified deadlines.
• Comply with institutional, school, departmental, and course policies.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with nursing faculty, staff, and students.
• Provide instruction and supervision (direct and indirect) to the undergraduate baccalaureate nursing students to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a healthcare institution or other setting.
• Provide direct nursing care in a healthcare or other setting.
• Work collaboratively with lead course faculty to meet course and student learning outcomes.
• Select clinical assignments that align with course learning outcomes and weekly clinical objectives.
• Evaluate student clinical performance and provide feedback to students and course faculty based on course learning outcomes and clinical objectives.
• Facilitate weekly pre and post-conferences to enhance learning, promote critical thinking, and meet student clinical learning outcomes.
• Maintain weekly, confidential anecdotal records on student clinical performance, including opportunities for improvement.
• Provide remediation as needed based on student clinical performance and individualized learning needs.
• Submit student grades and required documentation in accordance with established deadlines.
• Assist with testing student psychomotor skills in the on-campus clinical lab as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in New Jersey.
• One (1) year of current direct care experience in Medical Surgical Nursing in a clinical settings.
• One (1) year of direct care experience as a registered nurse or certified/licensed advanced practice nurse.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Basic Lifesaving Skills (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced cardiac life support certification (ACLS, American Heart Association).
• Clinical teaching experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

We encourage candidates to include information in the cover letter that addresses their approach to teaching and their plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their position at Monmouth University. 

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Colleen Manzetti, DNP, RN, CNE at [email protected] or 732-923-4550

Note to Applicants:

Adjunct positions remain posted continuously to expand the university’s pool of qualified adjunct faculty. Screening of applications will commence when an open position becomes available.  Should a position become available, you will receive an email advising you of the next steps.

Working at Monmouth University perks:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Back-up Care Program
• Employee Tuition Remission
• Employee elective deferrals to TIAA, 403(b) plan
• On campus, Fitness Center – free membership

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department:

Nursing Department

Work Schedule:

Varies

Total Weeks Per Year

14

Expected Salary

$7,500 for 14-week semester clinical experience

Union:

N/A

Job Posting Close Date

N/A