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.
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
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