Behavioral/Mental Health Clinical Instructor, Nursing

Posting Number: 2024

Job Schedule: Part Time

Job Shift: Varied

OCR Code / Classification: 2 – Instructor – Faculty

Min Salary
$40.00

Max Salary
$48.85

Work Location
Main Campus

Job Description Summary

The Part-time Clinical Instructor, Nursing will be responsible for teaching assignments in psychiatric, mental health, or behavioral health clinical settings. The hours and shifts for this position are flexible and can vary. The salary for this position will be based on experience and academic credentials.

The salary for this position will be based on experience and academic credentials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
• Two years or more of nursing experience.
• Unrestricted RN license.
• Work experience in behavioral, mental, or psychiatric health
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software.
• Must maintain competence in the areas of assigned responsibility.
• Have current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse (and the licensed practical nurse).
• Understand and be committed to the unique nature and role of the college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
• Successful teaching experience.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as designated by the recommended by the program coordinator and approved by the director and dean.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining all required College records including attendance and grade reports, roll books, etc.
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing inclusive instructional activities in clinical that are appropriate, meaningful and that maximize equitable student outcomes.
• Provides timely, constructive, and thoughtful written/verbal feedback to students regarding clinical paperwork course performance, and progress toward the achievement of learning outcomes.
• Provide mentorship and support through engagement in clinical learning.
• Assume responsibility for being familiar with and adhering to all college and departmental policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrate practice of fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the clinical setting and among your team, as well as experience working in a diverse environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions – The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones, and other electronic equipment. The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others. The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools, or paperwork up to 25 pounds. The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. – Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Forsyth Tech’s is committed to a culture of belonging

Forsyth Tech cultivate a culture of belonging where every member – students, staff, and faculty – are valued, respected, accepted and encouraged to use our true and authentic self and the voice of our unique characteristics and experiences to help us achieve excellence and fulfill our mission. Foster an inclusive environment where our entire community of faculty and staff embrace student success as the heart and soul of our core mission and everything, we do must clearly be tied to advancing student success.