Lead Adjunct Faculty for Pre-Nursing Program

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of Churches of Christ. This position requires employees to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. 

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The Lead Adjunct Faculty for the Pre-Nursing Program serves as part of the academic support system for students pursuing pre-nursing studies. This role focuses on supporting students who are experiencing academic challenges, particularly those with high drop, withdrawal, and failure (DWF) rates.

The Lead Adjunct Faculty provides individualized guidance, evidence-based study strategies, and academic counseling to help students improve performance or explore alternative healthcare career pathways when appropriate. This position collaborates closely with the Director of the Pre-Nursing Program but does not assign grades or teach courses within the program.

Scope: The Lead Adjunct Faculty will meet with students via Zoom, phone, or email to:

• Develop strategies for academic success

• Provide structured improvement plans

• Discuss alternative healthcare career pathways when necessary

• Support students in navigating academic challenges

Basic Responsibilities 

• Maintain clear, concise documentation of all student communication

• Provide actionable strategies to improve academic performance

• Assist students in exploring alternative healthcare career options

• Debrief with student advisors regarding student progress and discussions

• Report concerns or potential issues promptly to the Director of the Pre-Nursing Program

• Participate in weekly debrief meetings with the Director of the Pre-Nursing Program

• Schedule and conduct ongoing student appointments

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times
   

Essential Duties 

• Provide academic support through video conferencing, phone, and email

• Assist students in developing structured study plans and improved learning strategies

• Refer students to university support services (e.g., Tutor.com, Online Writing Center, library resources)

• Escalate student concerns in a timely manner to the Director of the Pre-Nursing Program

Professional Skills and Requirements 

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

• Effective time management and organizational skills

• Ability to meet deadlines

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

• Computer proficiency (Google Docs preferred)

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with program leadership and students

Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Nursing

• Experience teaching undergraduate nursing in an online environment

• Knowledge of instructional best practices and teaching pedagogy

• Experience with evidence-based teaching and learning strategies
   

Physical Demands 

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods

• Ability to conduct professional conversations via video conferencing and telephone

• Ability to manage stress and work effectively under pressure
  Ability to clearly speak, hear, read, and write to perform essential job functions

This is an adjunct position (7 hours per week). The estimated breakdown of hours is listed below:

• 5–6 hours: Student meetings, communication, and documentation

• 1 hour: Weekly debrief meeting with the Director of the Pre-Nursing Program

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

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