Mental Health Didactic Visiting Professor (part-time/remote)

Chamberlain

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( www.hlcommission.org ), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu , and follow Chamberlain on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn .

We are seeking faculty candidates for future sessions, (8-week sessions) in the following specialties:

NR326: Mental Health Nursing

Emphasis is on the dynamics of an individual’s ability to function in society. The course focuses on content relative to anxiety, self concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence issues. It also incorporates health promotion and wellness issues such as stress management and personal growth. Therapeutic communication techniques, individual and group therapy practices and community mental-health resources are also incorporated. A variety of population and settings are used in the experiential learning component of this course.

Job Description

Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching, and service to the College, community, health system and profession.

Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.

Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives.

Is available for remediation of students as required or needed.

Corrects and returns homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner.

Contributes to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College.

Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.

Works with college administration, staff, and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college and student satisfaction rates.

Participates in the implementation of the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and both departmental and campus policies.

Serves as a professional role model for other faculty, staff, and students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, dress, attendance, and general professionalism.

Utilizes relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.

Complies with all applicable regulatory rules and standards.

Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Master's Degree in Nursing is required