Adjunct Communications Instructor

  Please note: This is a prerequisite/general education faculty position, not a nursing instructor role.  

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a PRN nursing position where you can make a difference while also working in your bedside nursing position, growing professionally, and being part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for an Adjunct Faculty position today!

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Position Overview:

Part-time Arts & Science Faculty are responsible for facilitating learning and learner development; using assessment and evaluation strategies; participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluating program outcomes; developing and functioning as a leader and change agent; and functioning within the educational environment. This role must be fulfilled in accordance with rules and regulations of the state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.

What you will do in this role:

• Creates an environment that facilitates students’ learning and achievement of desired student learning and program outcomes. 
• Implements a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired learner outcomes, content, and context. 
• Uses teaching strategies based on educational theory and evidence-based practice. 
• Uses information technologies to support the teaching-learning process. 
• Provides resources to students that help meet their individual learning needs. 
• Helps students develop as professionals and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role. 
• Serves as a role model. 
• Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in all settings (classroom or lab) and all domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) of learning. 
• Provides timely, constructive, and thoughtful written/verbal feedback to students regarding course performance and progress toward the achievement of learning outcomes. 
• Provides input into the use of teaching strategies and evaluation methods.

What qualifications you will need:

Education: Master’s degree in subject area or a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in subject area. 

Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Physical demands in classroom and office are minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner, occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching and bending or any other related activity to patient care. Position requires regular attendance, and may require evening or weekend hours and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms. 

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of unique benefits to our Adjunct faculty, including:

• Adjunct faculty are eligible for a 75% tuition discount for Galen’s Academic Leadership MSN program and a 50% discount on tuition for our Academic Leadership DNP Program.
• Certification renewal and exam reimbursement (after 12 months of employment)
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Consumer discounts
• Colleague recognition program
• Disaster Relief Support

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:

Adjunct Communications Instructor 

Galen College of Nursing