Mental Health Visiting Professor

About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.
 

You've been preparing for this moment your whole life, dedicating yourself to become an expert with the knowledge and skills to help, to heal, to nurture, and change lives like only a nurse can.

Today, more than ever before, the next generation of nurses needs you.

Your passion. Your expertise. Your heart.

Chamberlain College of Nursing clinical educators experience the powerful satisfaction that comes from helping educate, empower and embolden students and advance the health of people, families, and communities as we face new challenges ahead together.

Will you join us? 

Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part Time Clinical Instructors interested in teaching students in our Bachelors of Science in Nursing program.

We are presently accepting applications for candidates who have interest in teaching in the following specialties:

Position: Mental Health Nursing Clinical Instructor
Location: Sacramento (South) or Woodland
Days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Shifts: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM and 2:30 PM–11:00 PM

Course Overview – Mental Health Nursing:
This course emphasizes the dynamics of an individual’s ability to function within society. Key content areas include anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, and issues related to abuse and violence. The course also integrates health promotion and wellness topics such as stress management and personal growth. Instruction includes therapeutic communication techniques, individual and group therapy practices, and the use of community mental health resources.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at certain clinical partner sites

If you are passionate about nursing and advancing your career through the power of education, we invite you to apply today.

In this role, the clinical instructor:

• 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 assignments
• Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals
• 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
• Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel
• Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs
• Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner
• May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator
• Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns
• Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight

You are encouraged to explore this opportunity if you have:

• A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
• An unencumbered professional nursing license 
• At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at certain clinical partner sites
• Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
• Have genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
• Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
• Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader community.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $65 per hour and $97.50 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation