Position Summary Information
General Description of Position
Under the general direction and supervision of the Associate Dean and the Program Chair, the adjunct instructor will provide instruction to students in various courses, which could include face-to-face, online, laboratory, and/or clinical settings. This is a part-time, temporary position and is part of a pooled adjunct faculty posting for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Essential Functions
Instruct and Evaluate Students:
- Provide classroom/laboratory/clinical/online instruction consistent with course objectives, standards, and guidelines for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Nebraska State Board of Nursing.
- Teaches courses in this Health Sciences Division as assigned in cooperation with the Program Faculty.
- Correlates classroom instruction with clinical experience through appropriate assignments and clinical conferences/evaluations according to the Program’s curriculum plan.
- Assigns learning experiences in a sequential manner to integrate theory with practice.
- Communicates with appropriate staff at the affiliated agencies regarding scheduling students, objectives to be met, and the skills and procedures students need.
- Orients students to clinical facilities and supervises students as required by accreditation, the program, and the facility.
- Monitors safe laboratory/clinical practice for students.
- Selects a variety of learning experiences in a variety of settings, which will allow students to gain knowledge of their role in the health care team and meet their educational needs.
- Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and modern technology in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical.
- Uses the Simulation Center, collaboratively operated by Southeast Community College and Bryan College of Health Sciences, as appropriate for the program to enhance student learning and provide experiences students may not have due to limited clinical availability.
- Evaluate students on a continual basis, keeping them apprised of their progress, maintain accurate student records, and submit grades as required.
- Establishes positive interpersonal relations with students.
- Acts as a role model by practicing the concepts, principles, skills, and attitudes needed to be an excellent health care worker.
- Demonstrate skills and attitudes consistent with the program code of ethics and the program minimum standards.
Provide for Student Evaluation and Record:
- Prepare, administer, and grade examinations and quizzes promptly.
- Maintains records of grades and attendance, submits mid-term and final grades to the Program Chair and/or Student Services at the conclusion of the course.
- Documents performance and keeps student apprised of their progress through anecdotal notes, grades, conferences, and regularly scheduled evaluations.
- Participates in the Program Assessment Plan by helping to establish benchmarks for assessing student learning and providing information to evaluate student performance against the established criteria.
Remain Current in Events and Developments Related to Subject Area:
- Increase and improve teaching skills and subject knowledge through personal and professional development, such as Staff Development activities, in-service days, workshops/conferences, formal education, continuing education, technical updates, and personal study or professional reading.
- Uses student instructor/course evaluation results as a tool to improve student learning, which demonstrates the HSD belief statement regarding our commitment to continuous improvement of learning.
Develop/Revise Course Curriculum and Educational Materials:
- Develops and/or revises course syllabi and outlines, as needed, to meet the Program philosophy and objectives according to the Instructional Division Guidelines.
- Recommends textbooks to be used in courses according to the Program plan.
- Requests/recommends additions or deletions to the Learning Resource Center in cooperation with the Program faculty.
- Plan for needed handouts, syllabi, and other educational materials in advance, and follow College, Division, and Program rules for printing and copyrights.
Serves as an Academic Advisor for Students:
- Keeps the Program Chair and other Program Faculty informed about advisees while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding students.
- Maintains knowledge of information in the College Student Handbook and Program Student Handbook and applies rules, regulations, and guidelines consistently and fairly.
- Documents, reports, and resolves student disciplinary problems according to established College policies and Program guidelines.
- Assists in registering students.
- Assists in the orientation of new and continuing students.
Participate in College-Wide and Division Activities:
- Represents the College in a professional and excellent manner at conferences, meetings, and other functions as requested by the College or an outside agency, such as a professional organization.
Function as a Member of the Program Team:
- Demonstrates all the attributes and qualities expected of students, such as dependability, punctuality, positive attitude, confidentiality, professional appearance, and professional and ethical conduct.
- Abides by the philosophy, rules, and guidelines of the Program or works to adapt them through the proper channels of authority and communication.
- Assists the Program Chair and other faculty in class, laboratory, or clinical whenever possible and as assigned.
Prepares for, attends, and contributes to monthly Program faculty meetings.
- Attend meetings as required by the program.
Professional Development:
- Responsible for keeping own records of in-service and continuing education units/hours for certification/licensure requirements.
- Responsible for submitting records, including license, CPR, and immunizations to the Program Chair.
Promote a Culture of Belonging
Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.
Marginal Functions
- Serves as a substitute instructor for the program when needed, as assigned.
- Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned.
- May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
- Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Maintain health requirements for clinical sites.
- Current knowledge and expertise in the course(s) assigned per the curriculum plan.
- Basic knowledge of medical vocabulary, grammar, spelling, writing, measurements, and mathematics.
- Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend course, classroom, and clinical materials that include, but are not limited to, textbooks, medical records, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to develop/incorporate a variety of teaching strategies and techniques in the classroom/laboratory/clinical setting.
- Ability to supervise students as they perform return demonstrations/role plays, etc., in the classroom laboratory and as they perform skills in the clinical laboratory, according to approved standards for practical nursing.
- Knowledge and experience using computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows/Explorer, and Outlook, and a willingness to learn computer-aided instructional software to enhance instruction.
- Ability to role model for students’ excellence and ethics in providing health care for patients.
- Ability to organize and schedule instructional activities, being resourceful in obtaining clinical experiences according to the approved guidelines of the Program.
- Knowledge, experience, and ability to make correct assessments of a patient’s status or student actions and intervene appropriately.
- Ability to devise/utilize appropriate evaluation methods for classroom and clinical settings, according to the Program Assessment Plan.
- Physical endurance to supervise students for up to 12 hours in clinical and /or lab. (Usually a 7-to 8-hour shift.)
- Manual dexterity skills to perform exacting tasks that include, but are not limited to, legible writing and manipulation of equipment appropriate for the discipline.
- Ability to relate to and collaborate with colleagues, faculty, students, clinical staff, and supervisors of diverse backgrounds in a positive and cooperative manner.
- Ability to bend, reach, stand, or walk while functioning as a classroom/clinical/lab instructor.
- Ability to lift and move objects of at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform required clinical skills safely and accurately.
- Ability to use effective problem-solving techniques with students and colleagues.
- The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Current Nebraska registered nurse license or must obtain licensure in Nebraska by the date of hire.
- Two (2) years of work experience in nursing.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
Salary
TBD
Benefits
Part-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA, or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College.
Schedule
This is a part-time, temporary position with assignments based on program needs.
