Adjunct Clinical Faculty

About ferrumcollege

• Who We Are Ferrum College is committed to providing students with meaningful educational opportunities that support their academic and professional development.
• The Nursing Division prepares students for the nursing profession through clinical instruction, hands-on learning, and guidance from qualified nursing professionals.

Responsibilities

• We’re Looking For Ferrum College is seeking a qualified and dedicated Adjunct Clinical Faculty member to support the Nursing Division.
• This individual will be responsible for planning, teaching, supervising, and evaluating nursing students in designated clinical settings.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, effective teaching abilities, and a commitment to helping students develop the skills necessary to provide safe, quality patient care.
• Clinical Instruction and Student Supervision Plan, teach, and evaluate students in designated clinical areas.
• Supervise nursing students participating in clinical activities.
• Review clinical objectives with students and ensure clinical instruction aligns with course requirements.
• Select patient assignments and learning opportunities that support course objectives.
• Provide supervision and guidance to students in applying the nursing process.
• Conduct pre- and post-clinical conferences as needed.
• Complete midterm and final student evaluations using the QSEN clinical evaluation process.
• Provide student support, remediation, and tutoring as needed.
• Collaboration and Coordination Coordinate with course faculty regarding clinical rotation plans, assigned clinical agencies, and student group assignments.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and personnel at clinical agencies.
• Become familiar with the Nursing Program's philosophy, objectives, and policies.
• Maintain familiarity with the Ferrum College catalog and applicable College policies.
• Support Maintain current knowledge and proficiency in the assigned clinical specialty.
• Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to encourage inquiry and promote student learning.
• Serve as a role model, resource, and source of guidance for nursing students.
• Maintain excellent and consistent service to students.
• Attend meetings and programs as designated by the Dean and/or College.
• Participate in professional organizations at the local, state, and/or national levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Who You Are You are a dedicated nursing professional who values student learning, patient safety, and quality clinical care.
• You bring strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to guide students in applying nursing principles in real-world settings.
• You work collaboratively with faculty and clinical agency personnel and are committed to maintaining professional standards while supporting the development of future nurses.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university at the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) level.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license or multistate licensure privilege authorizing practice in Virginia.
• A minimum of two years of direct client care as a Registered Nurse.
• Documentation demonstrating a background in the specialty area in which students will be supervised, with a focus on quality and safety.
• Current certification in the specialty area related to the clinical assignment.
• Two years of active nursing clinical practice.
• Current certification as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or Certified Nurse Educator–Clinical (CNEcl).

Preferred

• Qualifications Demonstrated ability to teach, supervise, and evaluate nursing students in clinical settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with clinical agency personnel and nursing faculty.
• Commitment to student support, professional development, and safe patient care.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• This part-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to nursing education by helping students connect classroom learning with clinical practice.
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty members play an important role in developing students' clinical judgment, professional confidence, and commitment to safe, quality patient care.

Benefits

• Ferrum College offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative educational community and support the development of future nursing professionals.
• This part-time role provides an opportunity to share professional knowledge and clinical expertise while helping prepare students for careers in nursing.

Adjunct Clinical Faculty Department

Nursing Employment Type: Part-Time Hourly: $37.00 Reports To: Director of Nursing Workweek: 12 hours per week

Additional BSN Requirements

Clinical faculty members with a BSN must hold an alternative credential to meet clinical faculty requirements.

Ready to Join Our Team? Interested candidates should submit the following materials for consideration: Letter of Interest Resume Completed Employment Application Ferrum College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.