Adjunct Nursing Instructor

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Faculty members serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and scholars and are expected not only to excel in classroom instruction but also to fulfill various responsibilities as active members of the school community.

Adjunct didactic Instructor for Evening and weekend students

Sim and Lab faculty for assigned class

Major Position Responsibilities

Teaching – Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers and excel in course instruction. Listed below are the minimum expectations of a full-time faculty at UHS.

Effective teaching requires content expertise: Faculty must demonstrate deep subject knowledge, including key concepts, current and relevant research, methodologies, tools and techniques, and meaningful applications. Consequently, faculty members are expected to do the following:

Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific field/discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.

Be committed to professional development by keeping current in their respective discipline and CEUs.

Maintain faculty credentials as required by UHS’s accrediting agencies.

Effective teaching reflects sound instructional methods of teaching and learning, and cultivates a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and experiment with material. Therefore, faculty members are expected to do the following:

Select and develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning; create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking; and use available instructional technology, as appropriate.

Use a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment that facilitate student mastery of the content.

Provide students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback.

Evaluate student learning by creating and applying course competencies and accurately evaluating student progress.

Strive to increase teaching effectiveness through the application of appropriate teaching and learning strategies; evaluate student learning and modify instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs.

Effective teaching communicates successfully. Effective teaching clearly articulates high, achievable, and purposeful expectations. Effective teaching adeptly guides meaningful course activities, allowing students to advance their knowledge or skill. As a result, faculty members are expected to do the following:

Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in clear communication of subject matter to the students.

Provide timely, substantive feedback in appropriate forms.

Effective teachers should meet institutional expectations. Therefore, faculty members are expected to do the following:

Meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate Faculty Lead, or DON in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class.

Faculty are expected to start their cohort (from Fundamentals to Integration), at the discretion of the DON

Instructors are expected to do their own sim and lab and be on campus with the students on testing days.

Be accessible to students through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.

Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule.

Maintain accurate records of students’ academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration.

Respect the confidentiality of student information; refrain from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits.

Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and to respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals.

Member of the UHS Community – In addition to teaching, faculty members are expected to be an active member of UHS community, be a member of two or more committees, Attend all faculty scheduled meetings, must be abreast with the student handbook and implement them to the fullest. Listed below are the expectations of faculty as responsible and professional representatives of UHS.

Members of the UHS community should perform their professional responsibilities in accordance with the goals, missions, and plans of the nursing program. Therefore, faculty members are expected to do the following:

Fulfill all requirements as stated in UHS policies and procedures including mandatory training.

Attend and participate in all required meetings and exercise stewardship in the use of school facilities and materials.

Submit information or materials related to their assigned duties as requested by school’s administrators or peers in a timely manner.

Members of the UHS community should contribute to the creation of a school culture. As colleagues, all faculty have obligations that derive from common membership in the community of scholars. Faculty do not discriminate against or harass colleagues. They respect and defend the free inquiry of associates, even when it leads to findings and conclusions that differ from their own. Faculty accept their share of faculty responsibilities for the governance of the school. Therefore, faculty members are expected to do the following:

Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders from across the School and the community in order to create, preserve, and enhance important partnerships.

Provide support for both adjunct and full-time colleagues in the form of consultation and cooperation; work as effective team members when required.

Treat all members of the school community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In addition, full-time faculty members are expected to serve the School by contributing to the growth and enhancement of the School mission and programs. Consequently, full-time faculty members are expected to do the following:

Fulfill all requirements as stated in this Agreement.

Participate in instructional and School’s planning and assist in the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff.

Serve on school, program, and department committees and assist the DON or Administrator in the exercise of their duties.

Attend and participate in professional development opportunities including activities during Professional Development Days and other opportunities offered by the School and/or external organizations.

Create and revise, develop and amend where appropriate, departmental or Nurse Aid program curricula.Company Description

Ultimate Health School is a nationally accredited post-secondary institution located in Manassas, Virginia, dedicated to training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Founded in 1999, we specialize in practical nursing and allied health programs that transform students' lives through hands-on education, personalized support, and real-world clinical experiences. As we expand under new leadership, our mission remains clear: to deliver high-quality, student-centered healthcare education that prepares graduates to serve with skill, compassion, and confidence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time.

Part-time