Founded in 1865, Ottawa University (www.ottawa.edu) is a not-for-profit, comprehensive university affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. The University’s traditional campuses are in Ottawa, Kansas and Surprise, Arizona. In addition to the traditional campuses, Ottawa University offers innovative, flexible adult education programs for both the bachelors and graduate level at its campuses located within the United States and through online degree programs throughout the U.S. Ottawa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Building on its foundation as a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity. The University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics interprets this mission as it applies to the everyday decisions, behaviors, and actions of those within the community. All members of the Ottawa University Community are responsible for sustaining the highest ethical standards of the University, and of the broader communities in which it functions.
Ottawa University celebrates and prizes the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees. In keeping with its Mission Statement, the University is called to actively foster an environment of awareness, appreciation, and intentional inclusivity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage them to apply.
Offers of employment (campus based and remote) may be extended only to individuals who reside within one of the following registered states: Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin. You are required to maintain primary residency in one of the above states, to maintain employment with Ottawa University.
OUR UNIVERSITY
Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.
Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for high quality face-to-face and/or online instruction for adult learning in an Adjunct faculty role at assigned clinical sites or campus skills or simulation lab. Primary responsibility is to teach, monitor, and evaluate students in clinical settings at various clinical sites (medical facilities and community agencies). The faculty member is committed to academic excellence in all areas of teaching and learning including theory, laboratory, and clinical instruction. Must demonstrate success through instruction, collaboration with various stakeholders, and active engagement within the discipline. Responsible for contributing to Ottawa’s educational programming and academic integrity.
STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:
Demonstrate understanding of the nature of course, course objectives both didactic and clinical, and effectively apply evidence-based instructional techniques to achieve course and program outcomes.
Effectively role model oral and written communication to engage students in active learning and communicate clearly with all stakeholders.
Effectively assist students in identifying clinical day learning goals and any concerns or problems related to the learning experience.
Orient students to the clinical site and coordinate with clinical staff at the clinical site for appropriate student assignment each clinical day.
Effectively instruct, monitor, and supervise the assigned clinical group of students for the clinical rotation at the clinical site (up to 10 students per group) to assure optimal learning and patient, student, stakeholder safety.
Remain available to answer student questions throughout the clinical day.
Conduct pre- and post-conference sessions to provide instruction and promote reflective learning from the clinical day.
Participate in skills lab, simulation lab, or classroom as assigned for the contracted course contract.
Maintain clinical standards of care, and effectively role model professionalism as a nurse, and assist students in identifying and remediating behaviors, attitudes, and communication not congruent with professionalism.
Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at clinical sites and within Ottawa University.
Evaluate student clinical performance according to Ottawa University and established nursing academic standards.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):
Earned Doctorate or a master's degree in related field, with 18+ graduate credit hours in the discipline being taught.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity):
Five years of academic and professional teaching experience within the teaching content.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:
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Experience with Blackboard or other similar online course platforms.
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Experience with Zoom, Skype, or WebEx
Required Application Materials:
These items can be attached as part of the application process.
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A completed employment application for each position you wish to apply for.
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Resume and or Vita
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Cover Letter
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Teaching Philosophy
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Three professional references (you will be asked to provide letters of recommendation if offered a position)
Transcripts (These can be unofficial for application. If hired, you will be asked to supply official transcripts directly to the University for each conferred degree)
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A completed employment application is required for each position please attach to the application with a cover letter, resume, highest degree transcripts and the names of three professional references as a part of the application for employment.
Ottawa University celebrates and prizes the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees. In keeping with its Mission Statement, the University is called to actively foster an environment of awareness, appreciation, and intentional inclusivity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage them to apply.
Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
