Adjunct Nursing Faculty – Graduate

Kentucky State University

Adjunct nursing faculty teaching graduate courses under supervision at Kentucky State University. Developing course materials and providing student feedback in a part-time capacity.

Posted 7/21/2026part-timeFrankfort • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in course development and student engagement, with a focus on effective communication and timely feedback. Holds the necessary educational qualifications and certifications to teach nursing programs while maintaining compliance with state regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctorate For DNP ProgramUnencumbered License To Practice Registered NursingBLS/CPR CertificationOnline Teaching ExperienceEffective Written Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsTime Management Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS/CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Course DevelopmentStudent EngagementFeedbackGrade ReportingNursing Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review/refine a course syllabus to include instructor-specific contact information.
Develop content and other course materials in support of course and weekly outcomes.
Provide relevant and timely feedback on submitted student work, including participation.
Compile and report grade-related information to students and administration.
Inform and discuss student issues with Program Administrator, as applicable.
Work under the supervision of the academic administrator of the director of the academic unit in which the course is listed and being taught and will attend an orientation session arranged by the director.
Communicate in writing with students, Course Coordinator, Program Director, and/or student's academic advisor if a student is not passing at midterm or at the end of the course.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate for DNP program; MSN for BSN program; BSN for AAS program.
Unencumbered license to practice registered nursing in Kentucky.
BLS/CPR certification.
Strong interpersonal skills when relating to students.
Time management skills – adjunct instructors must be able to devote adequate time to courses, communicating timely feedback and engaging regularly in discussion.
Effective written communication skills, including the abilities to: convey complex topics in one’s subject-matter to others, project a professional and appropriate online tone, moderate online discussions to promote in-depth engagement in course topics, provide useful feedback to students via their graded work.
Online teaching and/or learning experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Adjunct faculty will work under the supervision of the academic administrator or the academic faculty of the course.
Must designate a minimum of one (1) office hour per week per course to provide students with reasonable access for academic assistance by appointment.
Participation in regular instructor meetings, face-to-face and/or virtually, and contribute to process improvement efforts.
Adhere to all instructor policies and procedures, as defined in the SON Faculty Handbook.
Same duties, responsibilities, and academic freedom with respect to the course(s) being taught as those normally expected of regular full-time faculty members in the unit.