Adjunct (Part-time) Faculty - Nursing

Posting Details Posting Details Position Title Adjunct (Part-time) Faculty - Nursing Posting Number 2023002P Position Information Classification Title Quarterly Faculty Working Title Adjunct Faculty Classification Code 8006Q RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel EWU Position Number CUPA Code FLSA Exempt - Teaching Bargaining Unit UFE % Full Time Salary / Wage Range CUPA Salary Information Semester Adjunct Faculty will be compensated at the rate of at least one thousand fifty one dollars and 50 cents ($1051.
50) per credit.
Anticipated Start Date At the start of the academic semester or as specified in the letter of appointment Term of Appointment All semester faculty appointments are for the period of time specified in the letter of appointment.
Location Spokane, WA County Spokane Project Description Project Duration Background Check Yes - Both Position Details Job Summary Adjunct faculty are hired to fulfill responsibilities which will be specified in their letter of appointment.
Unless otherwise specified in the adjunct faculty member’s letter of appointment, workload consists solely of instruction.
All faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
Benefits: Faculty eligibility rules are complex and depend on the nature of your appointment.
Faculty with a quarter-to-quarter or semester-to-semester appointment who are in an EWU paid appointment of at least 50 percent or more are eligible for PEBB insurance on the first day of the month following the start of their second consecutive academic term.
See WAC 182-12-114 section (3)(a)(ii) for more details.
About Eastern Washington University Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees.
EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane.
Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University.
In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community.
Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students.
The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region.
This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment Appointment is as specified in the letter of appointment.
Appointment as an adjunct faculty member does not confer any right to subsequent appointment for additional quarters or semesters.
To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than the date specified in the letter of appointment.
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16.
The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU.
Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Benefits: Faculty eligibility rules are complex and depend on the nature of your appointment.
Faculty with a quarter-to-quarter or semester-to-semester appointment who are in an EWU paid appointment of at least 50 percent or more are eligible for PEBB insurance on the first day of the month following the start of their second consecutive academic term.
See WAC 182-12-114 section (3)(a)(ii) for more details.
Physical Demands Optional: Contact Sheryl Denney in Human Resource Services at sdenney@ewu.
edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.
Pre-Placement Physical Hearing Test Medical Monitoring Post Hire Protective Equipment Required Qualifications Demonstrated expertise is required for teaching in the discipline associated with appointment as an adjunct faculty member; expertise is normally demonstrated by one or more of the following: Master’s degree in nursing or Bachelor’s degree in nursing with Master’s degree in a health or education related field Unencumbered Washington Registered Nurse license, or eligible for licensure Current healthcare provider CPR certification Excellent interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications Five or more years recent clinical experience Master’s level course work in nursing education One or more years of prior experience teaching in a clinical, laboratory, or simulated learning environment Experience working with Canvas or another learning management system Other Skills and Abilities Work Schedule Type Other Work Schedule Schedule will be specified in the letter of appointment and may vary each semester, in order to fulfill the position’s assigned workload.
Posting Date 04/19/2023 Open Until Further Notice Yes Closing Date Screening to Begin Continous screening to meet departmental needs Special Instructions to Applicants Applications are accepted for adjunct (part-time) faculty appointments on a continuous basis, or until notice is provided on this website of a pending closure of the posting (at least 3 days’ notice will be given).
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions as they will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
To be considered for appointment as an adjunct faculty member, your application must be complete and submitted through the online jobs portal (https://jobs.
hr.
ewu.
edu).
Uploaded applications must include: Letter of application that addresses how you meet the qualifications of the position; Curriculum vitae (or resume); Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own.
Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Application Types Accepted Profile Job Duties % of Time 100 Responsibility / Duty Teaching workload for individuals appointed to an adjunct faculty position will be specified in their individual letter of appointment.
Teaching Responsibilities: Teach nursing courses consistent with expertise and program/departmental instructional needs Engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning outcomes Advise students who are declared majors on department, college and university requirements and career opportunities Participate in ongoing teaching and learning development activities Participate in continuing education to maintain clinical competence in area of expertise Maintain knowledge of the nursing curriculum, student policies, and clinical requirements Teaching includes the following additional related responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA: Meet all scheduled classes Plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales Schedule and attend office hours Turn in grades according to established deadlines Additionally, all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
Essential Function Indicator Yes