Adjunct Nursing Faculty-Nursing at Westcliff University in Irvine, CA

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Description What if your next job wasn’t just a role, but a place where you truly felt valued, inspired, and empowered? Imagine working for a company that’s dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others, while fostering a family-like atmosphere that genuinely respects and appreciates every team member. Now, imagine that this company also offers: Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do Outstanding benefits to support your well-being The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day Does that sound like a place where you’d thrive? If so, keep reading, because this is exactly what Westcliff University is all about. Here’s a glimpse of what makes our culture amazing: At Westcliff, we strive to be the best in all we do, celebrating and supporting each team member as we grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, we’re known for our transformative, tech-driven programs and our unwavering commitment to excellence and social responsibility. Our tagline – Educate. Inspire. Empower. – perfectly sums up our mission: to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll have the chance to leave your personal mark on a growing institution, helping us shape the future of education while being part of a supportive and innovative community. Ready to feel inspired and appreciated while making a real difference? Apply now, and let’s grow and succeed together! Adjunct Faculty-College of Nursing Reporting to the Associate Dean of Nursing Academics, Program Director, or Chair, Nursing Faculty supports the University’s mission by facilitating student learning aligned with course and program outcomes. The role provides leadership as an educator, mentor, and role model, fostering an innovative and accountable academic environment. Faculty contribute program-specific expertise, participate in departmental initiatives, assess student learning to ensure outcome achievement, and uphold academic integrity while supporting institutional and accreditation goals. INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Fulfills assigned teaching load Participates in and contributes to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University Contributes regularly to the improvement or updating of class materials and syllabi within the prescribed shared governance culture as applicable to assigned responsibilities Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, with the intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process and for individual students Keeps regular approved office hours Follows established University protocols for providing timely feedback and/or academic advising (i.e., Grades in Progress, student Letters of Concern, etc.) Capable of competence in teaching skills as demonstrated by: student evaluations peer evaluations self-evaluation administration reviews evidence of student achievement of course student learning outcomes. Mentors and takes an active interest in students Explores scholarly research to improve teaching and instruction Explores cross-disciplinary approaches to instruction PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE: Attends department, College and University meetings/councils as arranged/approved by supervisor Conducts self with a demeanor reflecting collegiality and behavior which demonstrates professional and ethical conduct Develops connections within professional community both inside and outside the University Actively participates in University initiatives as assigned Assists with assessment, critique and evaluation of overall curriculum and may lead the process of revisions to program and syllabi (if necessary) while ensuring quality Contributes/demonstrates ongoing service in at least one of the following areas: Community o