Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Human Resources, luhumanresources@langston.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

12 months or less

Hiring Range

$ - $

Commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter, official transcript and three professional recommendation letters.

About this Position

Langston University School of Nursing invites applications for part-time adjunct nursing faculty to support the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Adjunct faculty may be assigned didactic, clinical, laboratory, simulation, or other instructional responsibilities based on academic preparation, clinical expertise, program needs, and course availability. The successful candidate will contribute to student learning and professional development while supporting the mission, policies, curriculum, and academic standards of Langston University and the School of Nursing and Health Professions.

TEACHING AREAS

Adjunct faculty may be assigned to teach in one or more of the following areas based on expertise and departmental needs:

• Childrearing (Pediatrics)
• Childbearing (Obstetrics)
• Adult Health (Medical-Surgical)
• Psychosocial/Mental Health Nursing

Assignments may include didactic, clinical, laboratory, and/or simulation instruction. Clinical assignments may include weekday, evening, and weekend shifts depending on course and clinical-site needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver high-quality didactic, clinical, laboratory, and/or simulation instruction consistent with approved course objectives, syllabi, curriculum requirements, and professional nursing standards.
• Provide safe and effective clinical supervision and maintain appropriate oversight of students in assigned clinical settings.
• Evaluate student learning and performance using approved assessment methods, grading criteria, clinical evaluation tools, and rubrics.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, grades, student progress, clinical performance, and other required course documentation.
• Provide timely feedback to students and communicate academic or clinical concerns to the course faculty, Site Director, and/or Dean as appropriate.
• Utilize evidence-based practice, current clinical standards, and culturally responsive teaching strategies in the learning environment.
• Follow established course materials, learning activities, policies, and procedures; coordinate with lead/course faculty to promote consistency across course sections and clinical groups.
• Participate in orientation, required faculty meetings, course coordination meetings, training, and accreditation-related activities as requested and applicable to the adjunct assignment.
• Assist with student remediation and academic support related to the assigned course or clinical experience, as appropriate.
• Maintain current clinical competence and required professional credentials for assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Serve as a professional role model and maintain professional communication and conduct with students, faculty, staff, clinical partners, and community members.
• Adhere to all Langston University, School of Nursing and Health Professions, clinical agency, state, and professional policies, procedures, and standards.
• Complete required university and clinical-agency onboarding, compliance, and documentation within established timelines.
• Other duties related to the adjunct teaching assignment as assigned by the Dean and/or Site Director.

ADJUNCT APPOINTMENT EXPECTATIONS

• Adjunct appointments are made on a course-by-course or semester basis according to program needs and do not guarantee continued employment or future teaching assignments.
• Teaching schedules and workload are determined by course enrollment, clinical-site availability, faculty expertise, and program needs.
• Adjunct faculty are expected to be available for scheduled instruction, student evaluation, course-related communication, and required meetings associated with the assigned course or clinical experience.
• All required licenses, certifications, health/compliance documentation, and clinical-agency requirements must remain current throughout the appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Master's
  • Master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
  • Unencumbered RN license in Oklahoma or eligibility for Oklahoma licensure; required licensure must be obtained before the teaching assignment begins.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• • Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Clinical expertise appropriate to the assigned course or clinical area.
  • Ability to teach and evaluate students effectively in clinical, laboratory, simulation, and/or classroom settings.
  • Ability to use instructional technology and learning-management systems required for assigned courses.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to teach and evaluate students effectively in clinical, laboratory, simulation, and/or classroom settings.
• Available to meet with students as needed
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and the mission of Langston University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.
  • Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, EdD, DNP) or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience in a BSN or higher nursing education program.
• Experience with Canvas.
• Experience with curriculum implementation, accreditation processes, student assessment, and program evaluation.

Working Conditions

• standard office & classroom environment
• clinical & laboratory setting