Adjunct Nursing Faculty

About the role

Fortis College in Cincinnati OH has a current opening for a Nursing Instructor.  Fortis  is affiliated with Education Affiliates, a company with app roximately 50 post-secondary schools nationwide, with over 20 of these locations offering nursing programs.  These s chools are known as Fortis College, Fortis Institute, Denver School of Nursing, and St. Paul’s School of Nursing.  Our programs range from practical nursing to M SN degrees.    Position Description:   Nursing faculty are professionals with the education and practice skills to prepare the next generation of nurses.  Faculty members are accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the nursing program and the College/Campus.  They provide students with opportunities to acqu ire the knowledge and practice the skills iden tified in course obje ctives usi ng varied and appr opriate teaching met hods.  They plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on the standards set by policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practice.  Faculty also part icipate in the program’s evaluation and continuous improvement process and engage in personal professional development.   Requirements:      Completion of an a ccredited professional nursing education program.    A current active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio  or a multistate privilege to practice in Ohio.   An MSN from an accredited program is required to teach in ASN programs (Practical Nursing programs, a  BSN may be acceptable depending on local need).   Previous teaching experience preferred.   Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills.   Excellent teaching and classroom management skills   Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching responsibilities   Competence in clinical skills in areas of teaching   Competent in personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email.    Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, current CPR and HIP A A certifications.      Provides annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee’s expense.     Location Fortis Cincinnati