Adjunct Instructor in Nursing

Adjunct Instructor in Nursing

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Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Instructor in Nursing Division Nursing - Undergraduate (DIV) Department Nursing - Undergraduate, Jackson Location All Campuses Job Summary

Adjunct Instructor in Nursing

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Essential Job Duties

Teaching responsibilities include clinical instruction that will support the BSN program.

Other Job Duties Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is required. Current Tennessee licensure or eligibility for licensure in Tennessee is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates holding a Master of Science in Nursing degree, and those with clinical expertise in the area of clinical teaching.

Christian Requirement

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life. More information may be found at https://www.uu.edu/about/what-we-believe.cfm/.

Physical Requirements

The work performed by this position is of a general office and classroom nature. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following:

• Speaking and hearing ability to sufficiently communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Walk from office to the classroom and from one campus office to another office/building on campus.
• Spend extended periods of time sitting and standing with occasional instances of bending and stooping. Classroom and laboratory settings require periods of standing and sitting for the duration of class (1 to 3 hours).
• Ability to lift and carry files and materials, handle various types of media and equipment, occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, unless otherwise specified.
• Have adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to read words and numbers and interact with people in person, on the phone, through a computer, and in writing. Requires the ability to identify, observe, and assess visual color discrimination and depth perception.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls (e.g. mouse, keyboard, telephone, lab equipment). Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F015P Special Instructions to Applicants

Documents to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Faith
• Faith and Learning Statement
• Philosophy of Teaching

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Other (1)

Supplemental Questions

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