The adjunct faculty member is responsible for the planning, implementing and evaluation of the assigned student learning experiences in the classroom and/or clinical setting. A fully qualified adjunct faculty member could be a course facilitator for a non-clinical course. Usually non-ranked faculty (individuals previously ranked by this institution or another will be reviewed for title purposes).
Hired on a temporary, “as needed” basis. May be individuals who have not yet met the minimum qualifications for nursing faculty (exception described below).
The Wisconsin Code and accreditation criteria together require that faculty; Holds a Master's degree in nursing with clinical specialization appropriate to their area of teaching responsibility. The minimum expectation is a Master's degree; however, doctoral preparation in nursing is preferred. Faculty teaching non-clinical courses (e.g. issues and trends, research, management, pharmacology, pathophysiology) have advanced preparation appropriate to their area of responsibility.
Hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Wisconsin or Nurse Licensure Compact state. Have at least two years of full-time or equivalent direct care experience as a practicing nurse. Be employed in nursing within the last five years.
In addition, the College has identified the need for competency in applying principles of learning, in teaching, curriculum development, and in the clinical area of assignment. These competency requirements may be obtained through academic credit, institutes, extension courses, continuing education offerings, and experience. Faculty members, including adjunct faculty, shall hold a "current license to practice as a registered nurse in Wisconsin, have at least 2 years of full-time or equivalent direct care experience as a practicing nurse, be employed in nursing within the last 5 years, and hold a master's degree with a major in nursing.
The only exception is an individual for which the State of Wisconsin has granted temporary approval as faculty while they complete their master’s degree. (From: Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code Relating to the Practice of Nursing, July 1997, Faculty, page 91). Knowledge and skill in the application of the principles of teaching and learning.
Knowledge in curriculum and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Willingness to work with students to facilitate their learning. Why Bellin College: Bellin College was founded in 1909 and has a distinguished reputation for providing students with a high-quality education which prepares them for the demands of the rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Our mission is dedicated to educating healthcare professionals through innovation, leadership, and service that promotes lifelong learning and excellence. Our knowledgeable graduates are sought after by employers, and they are committed to making a difference for their patients. We are a fully accredited health sciences college with degree programs in: Nursing Radiology Sciences Diagnostic Medical Sonography Radiation Therapy Surgical Assisting Graduate Nursing Physical Therapy Bellin College has small class sizes, a focused curriculum, faculty, and staff committed to student success, state of the art simulation areas, and extensive hands-on lab and clinical practice opportunities that provide a unique learning environment.
Our values of Excellence, Integrity, Community and Caring prepares our graduates for academic and professional success. Bellin College is a part of the Bellin Health system. Why Bellin Health: Bellin Health is where healthcare starts with human care.
We're all about helping people live happy, healthy lives - starting with your own. We're the place you can bring your best self to every patient, and still bring your best self home to your family. Work with a team that cares for every person, especially each other.
Bellin Health offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you'll experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to better serve our communities. You can be part of an exciting dynamic place that offers work-life balance and an employee-first culture.
As a Bellin Health team member, you'll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more. At Bellin Health, our staff make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, excellence-driven culture make Bellin Health a place you'll love to call home.
Additional perks of being a Bellin Health Employee Access to online continuing education for professional and career development. A strong shared governance structure featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses to shape their work environment. A shared governance structure to allow frontline team members to do an improve the work they do every day.
The nursing councils improve the quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Do you still have questions?
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We are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment illustrated through the beliefs and actions of our workforce and student body. By utilizing education, engagement, and application of the prior principles, our goal is to make all feel safe, welcome, and valued. Bellin Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.