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Associate Degree Nursing Adjunct

Job Overview

SUMMARY
This position delivers Associate Degree Nursing education and training to students through effective instruction. Instructors
promote student success by demonstrating and maintaining instructional excellence and currency in their field throughout
employment at the college. This position may include virtual, online and classroom instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Teaches Associate Degree Nursing courses/clinicals and educates students in accordance with needs, abilities,
and identified potential, which includes: developing lesson plans and curriculum; developing course handouts;
monitoring student progress to ensure academic success; assigning student grades; and teaching assigned
subject(s).
• Prepares for assigned classes, including: developing course syllabi; organizing and maintaining classroom(s) to
facilitate learning; preparing required course elements in Schoology; reviewing & updating current WIDS courses;
maintain and update existing course curriculum to meet required accreditation standards; and performing related
tasks.
• Maintains knowledge of current industry trends by attending conferences, joining professional organizations, and
performing related tasks.
• Performs institutional requirements, including: participating in events and meetings as required; orienting new
instructors; and planning events to assist in advertising the College.
• Performs compliant activities such as: entering annual TSA data, participating in QRP Activities/Instructional Vitality
Days/Team Action Plans, supporting activities to retain HLC Compliance, participating on Advisory committee,
conducting student learning assessments, and attending state-called meetings.
• Gaining and maintaining required professional certifications, including requirements related to WTCS (FQAS) and
HLC certification, and professional requirements for program and college accreditation, all within the designated
timeframes.
• Encourages student development by incorporating student correspondence, student assistance/remediation with
coursework, and student class trips.
• Performs other related duties and non-instructional activities as assigned.
• This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will
vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Functional Specific Responsibilities Might Include:
• Incumbents assigned to perform Program functions may be responsible for:
• Developing and managing a program budget to purchase and maintain supplies.
• Organizing activities aimed at promoting student success in programs.
• Monitoring training areas to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Assist with student recruitment and marketing of the program as needed.
• Be responsible for classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction related to care of clients and families in the acute,
long-term, and community health care settings.
• The position requires current knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with the legal and ethical practice of
Registered Nursing.
• The Associate Degree Nursing Instructor position may require evening and weekend hours as well as delivery of
curriculum off site.
• Providing service learning opportunities through lab project management
2 Associate Degree Nursing Adjunct

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field, two plus years of applicable experience; or equivalent combination of
education and experience, based on assigned discipline, employment in nursing field within the last 5 years and
two years previous teaching experience in a higher education environment preferred.
• Various certifications as required by subject area and/or the College including: Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse
licensure, CPR certification, Wisconsin Technical College System/Higher Learning Commission faculty
qualifications, Wisconsin Caregivers Background Check requirements, and a valid Wisconsin driver’s license with
the ability to drive to and from clinical sites located throughout our district

KNOWLEDGE
• Assigned subject area.
• Technological resources.
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Teaching methods and principles.
• Budget principles.
• Curriculum requirements.
• Current trends in assigned field(s).

SKILLS
• Curriculum instruction.
• Developing curriculum.
• Managing classrooms.
• Demonstrating mastery in subject area(s);
• Assessing student progress.