Adjunct - Nursing

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and accountability for our actions. 
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
• Perseverance- a commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

• PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

  • Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. 
  • Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
  • Possess the ability to organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities, and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
  • Manage a clinical setting in a way or manner that is acceptable and consistent with department and College objectives, guidelines, policies and practices.
  • Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making clinical decisions.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
  • Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
  • Possess strong human relations skills.  Get along with diverse personalities.
  • Uphold all Kirkwood Student and Faculty Handbook policies.
  • Grade all student assignments reliably and in accordance with Kirkwood Clinical Coordinator and Course Lead guidance.
  • Attend Fall Faculty Skill Competency Boot Camp annually. (Attendance required for continued employment).
  • Attend Spring Faculty Orientation annually. (Attendance required for continued employment).
  • Attend course-specific orientations as scheduled each semester employed.