Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Job Description

Job Description

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Baldwin Wallace University invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty members from nurses with teaching experience at either the collegiate level or in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

The following outlines the essential functions of the position and is not to be considered a detailed description of all duties inherent in the position .

• Provide direct supervision of students in the clinical setting and lab settings.
• Prepare students to think critically, communicate accurately, and perform indicated therapeutic nursing interventions in assigned patient care situations.
• Collaborate with the director of clinical education in structuring clinical assignments to assist students in the application of theoretical learning to clinical patient situations.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback to enhance student learning.
• Participate in nursing faculty meetings and department/university events.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience as a registered nurse,
• Evidence of clinical competency in Medical-Surgical or specialty (pediatric, obstetric, behavioral health) nursing,
• A current, valid, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio,
• Clean background check and drug screen (to be done after interview), and
• Earned nursing degree:
  1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -- required if the basic nursing degree is not a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  2. Applicants with a BSN must be currently enrolled in a program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned MSN degree with a specialization in Nursing Education or coursework in instruction, curriculum development and/or student evaluation.
• Professional experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Earned PhD or DNP degree.
• Nursing scholarship or research experience.

Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts college located 14 miles southwest of Cleveland. Total enrollment is approximately 4,400 with 3,200 full-time undergraduate day students. Baldwin Wallace’s close proximity to the cultural benefits of Cleveland provides countless educational and entertainment opportunities for student and faculty members.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University actively encourages applications from individuals who desire an environment celebrating diversity.

How to Apply:

Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For the strongest consideration, applicants should submit materials by May 12, 2025. Please submit the following materials, assembled into one (1) Word document or PDF attachment at the time of application. Once an application is submitted, applicants will not be able to edit attachments.

• A letter of application
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for three current professional references

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Baldwin Wallace University is an EEO employer and educator. At BW , we support and encourage diversity in a variety of forms. We value and appreciate inclusive excellence in the classroom, within extracurricular activities, and as we engage our community partners. Learn more at Diversity Affairs -