Adjunct Nursing Pediatrics Faculty - Simulation
- Education
- Full-time
- nursing faculty
- pediatrics simulation
- nursing education
The Adjunct Nursing Pediatrics Faculty - Simulation teaches and mentors nursing students, applying clinical nursing experience and innovative simulation technologies to enhance learning. The role involves classroom instruction, clinical supervision, curriculum development, and contributing to continuous improvement in nursing education. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in nursing, have professional nurse licensure, and prior direct patient care experience.
Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Nursing Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide nursing students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of nurses as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community!
Typical class is 6PM - 10PM some days available
You will make an impact by:
- Serving as a mentor, role model and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students.
- Demonstrating enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
- Applying your skills and experience to your assigned teaching schedule.
- Participating in and contributing to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and programs via a continuous improvement plan set forth by the University.
- Regularly contributing to improvement of class materials and syllabi within prescribed shared governance culture.
- Utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
- Maintaining scholarly activities.
- Participating in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies.
- Advancing our commitment and focus on the students we serve, and their success as healthcare professionals.
- Fully leveraging our innovative technologies and resources, such as our Simulation and Innovation Labs.
- *If working with students in a Clinical setting you will:
- Assume complete responsibility for students in clinical facilities.
- Clarify clinical expectations with students.
- Clarify student placement and expectations with clinical facility staff.
- Utilize care planning time to direct students to available resources needed for clinical preparation.
- Assess student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and optimal care to patients.
- Utilize pre- and post- conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
- Provide feedback of clinical performance immediately after observation of event and of overall performance at midterm and end of semester.
Your Experience Includes:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.
- Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process.
- Compliance with state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards such as state Board of Nursing.
- Clinical RN - Must have a minimum of two (2) year’s prior experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and have a minimum of one year experience in the field in which they teach.
Education:Education and experience must align with state regulations and comply with the rules and regulations of state authorization agencies.
- Master’s degree in nursing
- Professional nurse licensure required.
Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.
At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.
West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
Campus: WCU Miami CampusFunction: Faculty
West Coast University (WCU) is a private university with the singular focus of educating healthcare professionals. Across our four Southern California campuses, we offer undergraduate degrees in nursing and dental hygiene, graduate degrees in nursing, health administration and occupational therapy, and doctorate degrees in physical therapy and pharmacy. Our Orange County campus offers one of only four Bachelor of Science Degrees in Dental Hygiene in all of California. Our newest campuses are in Dallas, Texas and Miami, Florida offering undergraduate degrees in nursing. In addition to West Coast University's modern campuses, technologically advanced Simulation Centers and no-cost community Dental Hygiene Clinic, WCU offers a global studies opportunity for top nursing students. With the university's student-centric philosophy and commitment to creating a learning environment that supports academic excellence, WCU prepares graduates for a career they love that meets the needs of the community and demands of the market. For list of open positions, please visit the "Employment Opportunities" section of our website:




