College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies.
• Understands and adheres to policies and procedures contained in the SOWELA Technical Community College (STCC) Faculty Handbook.
• Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
• Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies:
o American Nurses Association
o Louisiana State Board of Nursing
o Nurses Code of Ethics
o Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
• Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities
o Teaching materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials)
o If applicable, teaching plans are organized and available for course presentation
o Course and clinical time organized to be accomplished in the allotted time
o Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed
o Attends class/clinical on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students
o Able to enhance clinical judgement for students through clear, concise instruction
o Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments
o Content expert in subject matter
o Promotes discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiative
o Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on performance, tests, and assignments
o Provides fair grading of student course/clinical work
o Oversees students’ clinical practice
 Ensures clinical site will allow students to gain clinical experience for course content and enhance clinical judgment
 Orients self and student to clinical facility policies and procedures
 Evaluates student performance in the clinical setting
 Participates in pre and post conference experiences
• Service to Students, Department, Division or College
o Maintains office hours as required
o Submits reports and performs required record-keeping functions in a timely and dependable manner.
o Professionally represents SOWELA in clinical institutions
• Professional Development Activities
o Attends conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities
o Participates in professional organizations
o Acts as a role model for nursing students
o Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships

Required Education: 

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Required Experience: 

• Clinical nursing experience of two years in the concentration hired to teach (Medical-Surgical, Maternal Child, Pediatrics, Mental Health)

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

• Must meet faculty qualifications through LSBN and clinical agencies
• Must maintain a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana or one of the Compact Member States

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.