PT Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct, Part-Time FacultyGeneral Position Description
Adjunct faculty members perform a number of roles and functions, each of which reflects the
core competencies of their discipline. Those competencies include the following: 1) facilitate
learning, 2) facilitate learner development and socialization, 3) use assessment and evaluation
strategies, 4) function as a change agent and leader, 5) pursue continuous quality improvement in
the educator role, and 6) function within the educational infrastructure, mission, and policies of
Denver College of Nursing. This position reports to the appropriate Program Director (i.e., ADN
Program Director, BSN Program Director, or General Education Program Director).

Competencies and Responsibilities
1. Facilitate Learning:
Faculty members are responsible for creating an environment in the classroom, Sims/Skills
laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitates student learning and the achievement of
desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes.
2. Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization:
Faculty members recognize his/her responsibility for helping students develop as nurses and
integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.
3. Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies:
Faculty members use a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in
classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, as well as in all domains of learning.
4. Function as a Change Agent and Leader:
Faculty members function as change agents and leaders to create a preferred future for
nursing education and nursing practice. Leadership may include mentoring or supervision of
new and/or adjunct clinical faculty members.
5. Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Educator Role:
Faculty members recognize that his/her role is multidimensional and that an ongoing
commitment to develop and maintain competence in the role and to lifelong learning is
essential.
6. Function within the educational infrastructure, mission, and policies of Denver College of
Nursing:
Faculty members are knowledgeable about the educational environment, resources, and
document integrity. In addition, he/she practices and recognizes how political, institutional,
social, and economic forces impact his/her role at the college. Faculty members are expected
to work within and support the policies, mission, and core values of Denver College of
Nursing.
These competencies and responsibilities are adapted from The Scope of Practice for Academic
Nurse Educators (National League for Nursing, 2005).

Specific Responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty
Adhere to all Denver College of Nursing policies and procedures.
Maintain expertise to provide the educational competencies listed above.
Commit to on-time attendance at every assigned class, clinical, or lab for which they are
responsible. This also includes teaching the full allotted time for that particular course.
Adhere to course syllabus, content outline, class schedule, and textbook use.
Advise students as appropriate for each course taught.
Attend the All-Hands and Faculty Meetings held during the intersession between quarters.
Submit an electronic and paper-signed copy of grades by the second day of the intersession.
Provide an updated course calendar in the syllabus in the first week of the intersession.
Read the student handbook, student catalog, and faculty handbook.
Turn in attendance and updated spreadsheets with grades each week to the Registrar.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The following are the qualifications for appointment as an adjunct faculty member.
Nursing:
A minimum of a BSN from an accredited institution. National certification in area
of clinical specialty is preferred;
Current unencumbered Colorado license as a registered nurse;
Current CPR certification as a healthcare provider;
Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen;
Current clinical nursing knowledge within area of specialty and ongoing
maintenance of clinical competency;
Minimum of three years of recent clinical experience in area of specialty;
One year teaching professional nursing preferred;
Knowledge of education, instructional delivery, and adult learning required;
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through learning
technologies such as computers and e-mail; and
Ability to work effectively with clinical agencies, staff, faculty, and students as a
member of the team.
General Education:
A minimum of masters' degree with 15 semester credit hours in the discipline for
appointment as a faculty member; a doctorate degree is preferred;
Current knowledge in one's area of responsibility;
A commitment to teaching and helping students develop an abiding interest in
education and a desire to help the college maintain the standards appropriate to an
institution of higher education;
Ability to maintain rapport with colleagues and students and to conduct
themselves with a high level of professionalism;
Documented knowledge of education, instructional delivery, adult learning
required;
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through learning
technologies such as computers and e-mails; and
Ability to work with staff, faculty, students, and administration.

Classification
Adjunct faculty positions are part-time, exempt positions. Because these positions are part-time,
these positions are not eligible for benefits. Work hours may vary depending on the scheduling
of courses each quarter. Travel will be required to clinical agencies and may be required for
other courses at other locations. Compensation is inclusive in the course to include attendance at
meetings, clinical orientation, or meeting the students at the College. In some cases, additional
workload may be added, or special activities and projects are assigned and will be paid through
timesheets above and beyond those fees for courses being taught per quarterly teaching
agreements.

Physical and Mental Requirements
To perform the essential competencies and responsibilities of the position, the faculty member is
frequently required to: sit, bend, kneel, reach, stand for long periods, walk, talk, hear, and use
hands and fingers to operate computers and/or audiovisual equipment. The faculty member may
also occasionally be required to life, push, pull, carry, or support patients or materials up to 50
pounds in weight.