Adjunct, Nursing Lab

Monmouth University’s Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing seeks Adjuncts for the Nursing Lab. The Nursing Lab promotes student learning about specific clinical tasks through visual and kinesthetic modalities. Instructors with an MSN not only teach the task but also the rationale behind the task and emphasize safety points. Instructors with a BSN reinforce previous learning.

• Personal Hygiene and patient mobility
• Medication Administration- Parental and Non-Parental Medications
• IV access and medication administration
• Catheter skills- Foley Insertion and Removal, Straight Catheter Insertion, and external catheter care
• Airway management including Tracheostomy Care and suctioning
• Enteral feedings and Medication Administration
• Diabetes management and Administering Insulin
• Infection control including Handwashing and Personal Protective Equipment
• Surgical asepsis, Wound Car,e and Drain Maintenance
• Vital Signs
• Assessment Skills (Adult and pediatric)
• Elimination Skills- enemas and ostomies
• Nasogastric tube insertion and removal
• Blood Administration
• Closed-Chest Drainage
• Specimen collections

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

For additional information about the department, please visit: website.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Comply with institutional, school, departmental, and course policies.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with nursing faculty, staff, and students.
• Provide instruction and supervision (direct and indirect) to undergraduate baccalaureate nursing students to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a healthcare or other setting.
• Work collaboratively with the Lab Director and lead course faculty to meet course and student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student clinical performance and provide feedback to students and course faculty based on course learning outcomes and clinical objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Enrichment Statement:

Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of Nursing.
• Current New Jersey State License in Nursing
• Must possess coaching and team-building skills to foster supportive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and community stakeholders.
• Must be able to work independently and problem-solve.
• Effective interpersonal relationships and the ability to promote student and program success in a team environment.
• Experience with technology and/or computer hardware or software and the ability to learn new technology and software programs quickly.
• Requires some flexibility regarding scheduled hours, which may include some weekends and evenings.
• Physical ability to lift, move, maintain, and set up computer, audio-visual, and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Clinical teaching experience.
• Higher education/college-level teaching experience in Nursing.

Additional Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates should upload the following: 

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Contact Information for Three Professional References
4. First Letter of Recommendation
5. Second Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents: 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your position at Monmouth University. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women, people of color, students, and community members with disabilities, LBGTQIA+, and other members of groups underrepresented and/or marginalized in medical/health careers, along with understanding Monmouth University’s mission to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population. We recognize that some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities in this domain. In such cases, we recommend focusing on your future plans. 

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:

Arianna Duncan, MSN, BSN Lab Director at aduncan@monmouth.edu or 732.263.5584 or Colleen Manzetti, DNP, RN, CNE at cmanzett@monmouth.edu or 732-923-4550

Note to Applicants: 

Adjunct positions remain posted continuously to expand the university’s pool of qualified adjunct faculty.  Screening of applications will commence when an open position becomes available.  Should a position become available, you will receive an email advising you of the next steps.

 Working at Monmouth University perks: 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Back-up Care Program
• Employee Tuition Remission
• Employee elective deferrals to TIAA, 403(b) plan
• On campus, Fitness Center – free membership

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at:

Department: 

Nursing Department 

Work Schedule: 

Varies 

Total Weeks Per Year 

14 week semester

 Expected Salary

BSN- $30/hr

MSN- $35/hr

Union:

N/A 

Job Posting Close Date

N/A