Job Category: TemporaryDegree Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Description:The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire Part-Time Clinical Nursing Faculty (adjunct) members.Clinical instructors accompany nursing students to clinical agencies to provide clinical instruction. Travel to clinical locations will be required.Clinical instructors play an important role in the education of nursing students. Clinical instructors assist students to apply and integrate theoretical learning to client care situations. Clinical instructors enjoy flexible scheduling and participate in student learning. Clinical instructors typically oversee 6 to 8 students at a time.Responsibilities:
Supervising care provided by a group of students.
Coordinating with staff and supervisors at the clinical site to make student patient assignments.
Teaching students how to perform duties in the clinical site and answering their questions.
Assisting students to develop personal learning goals in accordance with nursing program learning outcomes.
Providing ongoing, constructive, and timely feedback.
Serving as professional role models.
Providing patient care and other learning opportunities that are consistent with the student's level of preparation and clinical learning goals for each course
Serving as a liaison between the clinical facility and the division of nursing.
Providing summative evaluation of students' clinical work.
Successful candidates will have professional experience in the subject to be taught and have (or demonstrate) strong potential for teaching excellence.Required Qualifications:
Minimum of BSN
Maine RN License
Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit-hour basis, in accordance with the Maine Part-Time Faculty Association ( ). Part-time, temporary faculty members may be rehired in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable University policies.Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of professional references and a valid nursing license.Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until filled.We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.Appropriate background checks are required.About the UniversityLocated on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering relevant, experiential, academic programs and services with personalized attention. UMFK's diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community.Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce.Taught by full-time faculty, our average class size is 16 students to one faculty member. Our students come to us from throughout the United States as well as approximately 30 countries.The great outdoor environment of the St. John Valley and forests of New England provide UMFK with abundant resources for learning and research, as well as easy access to the joys of outdoor sports and nature activities. The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation. UMFK is the only institution in the United States located at the center of the French culture of northern Maine, eastern New Brunswick, and western Québec, offering opportunities for students to study and live in a bilingual region. The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 3,800 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large.UMFK ranks among the top tier of all northern colleges for the tenth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings. For the past 15 years, UMFK has been repeatedly selected as one of the outstanding colleges and universities that The Princeton Review recommends to college applicants in its print and online editions.Equal Opportunity StatementThe University of Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination.Clery ActThe Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may . If you have any questions, contact Student Affairs at (207) 834-7587.About Us: About the University of Maine SystemThe University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance and the state of Maine.Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the .
