Lecturer Pool - Medical-Surgical AY 2024/25

at  California State University

Job no: 540048
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Health Sciences

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Medical-Surgical nursing work experience. BRN faculty requirement: Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by: (A) One (1) year’s continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or (B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
• State licensure by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• Meet the School of Nursing’s requirements regarding current immunizations and CPR licensure.
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A doctorate in Nursing (DNP, PhD, or EdD with nursing education emphasis).
• Experience teaching Medical-Surgical clinical course(s).
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH DEGREE LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,836 - $6,240 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,007 – $6,359 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $5,925 – $12,594 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

• Teaching/Role Model
• Provide instruction, as directed by the course coordinator and consistent with the syllabus, in a clear and engaging manner that is appropriate to student experience and expertise, to assist them in meeting course learning outcomes and completing required clinical hours.
• Provide hands-on demonstration of nursing care as needed, and ensure care is consistent with clinical agency, accreditation standards, and regulatory guidelines (California BRN, CCNE, TJC).
• Create topics of discussion and education information for post conferences, in coordination with the Course Coordinator, syllabus and corresponding didactic course.
• Model professional nursing behavior and communication at all times.
• Complete weekly evaluation of student’s clinical practice and document both positive progression and areas for improvement. Utilize SoN resources to ensure student success.
• Notify the Course Coordinator if a student is not progressing as needed.
• Assist students to master course material by being available through office hours and by helping them to access other School of Nursing resources including, but not limited to, web-based technology and open/practice laboratory sessions.
• Utilize computer and application-based technologies as required to complete instructional and assessment duties. Includes using the assigned Cougar Course.
• Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accord with the university and school requirements and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with course coordinator, colleagues, laboratory staff, and/or clinical agency personnel to resolve issues or concerns; work effectively as part of the overall faculty team demonstrating positive and collaborative interpersonal relations to meet student needs.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Complete all SoN orientation requirements and respond to administrative requests and in-service requirements in a timely manner.
• Clinical &/or Simulation Supervision
• Collaborate with clinical agency personnel to arrange site orientations and clinical experiences, to ensure compliance with all agency and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare clinical experiences at assigned clinical site prior to student arrival to facilitate student learning and respect clinical facility norms and operations.
• Provide students with appropriate learning experiences whenever possible; revise clinical assignments as needed, based on student progression.
• Supervise students in successfully completing course requirements, including demonstrating, modeling, and assisting with the full range of patient care situations.
• Collaborate with Simulation team as directed during students’ simulation experience.
• Maintain professional practice knowledge base and skills needed to instruct learners in contemporary nursing practice for assigned course.
• Other duties
• Complete annual performance evaluation per university requirements.
• Other duties may include assisting the SoN with course and/or program revision/development, assisting with research, and participating in committees as an active member of the faculty