Adjunct Nursing Faculty - Mental Health
Milwaukee, WI 
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Who We Are
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world—a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

A Small University Dedicated to Achieving Big Things
MSOE is a supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction: it is how we teach, how we learn and how we serve. Faculty bring their real-world experience into the classroom, and small class sizes keep instructors in close contact with students. MSOE’s top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow.

Our Mission
MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values—collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship—which represent the core of our campus culture. Under the leadership of Dr. John Walz, MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward. MSOE fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are central to all campus initiatives and guided by our DEIB Strategic Plan.

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Clinical Instructor in Mental Health to join our School of Nursing team in Fall 2024. This is an MSN prepared individual who will be primarily responsible for teaching students in a mental health clinical setting. This could include Inpatient and Outpatient services. This individual will also provide instruction through simulation and may provide some classroom instruction. They will assist students in developing their critical thinking, clinical judgement and nursing skills.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work with students in the clinical setting using evidence-based best practice in performance of skills
  • Help students to develop clinical reasoning and critical thinking in the clinical setting
  • Encourage appropriate interprofessional activity and effective communication
  • Provide effective, efficient and timely feedback to students through verbal and written communication throughout the semester
  • Communicate effectively with course coordinator and appropriate resources as needed
  • Evaluate student performance using the established Clinical Evaluation Tool
  • Participate in scheduled simulations or lab activities
  • Participate in weekly course meetings
  • Prepare for each clinical day through review of course syllabus and weekly unit learning outcomes
  •  Integrate course learning into clinical experiences
  • This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
  • Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist in the set-up and take down of simulations
  • Participate in simulation training
  • Participate in training required by clinical sites

Qualifications

  • MS in Nursing; will consider BSN preparation if currently enrolled in MSN program
  • Work experience in the mental health setting
  • Current and unencumbered Nursing License
  • Current CPR – BLS Certification
  • Knowledge and proficiency with basic psychomotor skills
  • Effective communication in a variety of forms (verbal, e-mail, text, phone, some social media)
  • Effective at problem-solving and conflict resolution
  • Organization
  • Collaborates well with others
  • Experience with simulation preferred

Skills and Abilities
Medication calculations

Physical Demands

  • Assisting students in clinical settings
  • The ability to lift approximately 50 pounds

Work Environment
Clinical Setting, SON lab and Simulation Center

Why Join MSOE?
At MSOE, we invest in our employees’ professional and personal growth. MSOE offers very competitive, fully comprehensive benefit plans to all full-time employees including medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with company matching of up to 6% of employee earnings and immediate vesting. Educational benefits are available for employees and family members. Plus, employees have access to our state-of-the-art fitness center as well as on-site dining facilities. MSOE also offers paid parental leave for employees. Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE is just blocks away from beautiful lakefront, the theater district, museums, sports and music venues, parks and shopping. To view more detailed information about MSOE, please visit www.msoe.edu/hr.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment/enrollment.

Job Code: 111

 

 

Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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