VP Area: Nursing School                                               

Department: Nursing School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility:  No

Position Summary: The Kramer School of Nursing occasionally has openings for part-time temporary adjunct instructors teaching graduate courses in the MSN, Ph.D., and DNP programs. Applying for a part-time adjunct teaching appointment allows faculty chairs from across the College to access candidate materials if/when a teaching need arises throughout the current or future academic year. Learn more about graduate degree programs here.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct formal classes
• Supervise student clinical experiences and communicate with preceptors and clinical staff
• Evaluate student learning, skills, and abilities and maintain records of such evaluations
• Serve the University and the Kramer School of Nursing, including volunteer options to serve on committees
• Retain clinical and/or role function excellence through continued education and practice
• Adhere to all policies within the Oklahoma City University Faculty Handbook, KSN Faculty Handbook, the OCU Student Handbook, the KSN Student Handbook, and the KSN Graduate Clinical/Practicum Handbook.
• Participate in university activities and professional organizations as a member and a leader as desired
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the Kramer School of Nursing and the university
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Evidence of current practice with a minimum of two (2) years full time equivalent practice as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting preceding the first date of first employment as a teacher
• For advanced practice programs, minimum of two (2) years full time equivalent practice as an advanced practice nurse. 
• Current, unencumbered license in the state of Oklahoma and/or a compact license

Program Specific Qualifications:

MSN Program: 

• Master of Science in Nursing 

DNP Program: 

• Master of Science in Nursing in an advanced practice specialty 
• Doctor of Nursing Practice with current certification in an advanced practice specialty 

PhD and DNP Programs: 

• Doctorate in nursing or related field or evidence of substantial post-master's qualifications to teach graduate courses

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills sufficient to deliver online instruction (if applicable), navigate course management software, and common Microsoft Office applications
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles
• Ability to maintain course schedule through regular, punctual attendance

Additional Information:

• Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
  • The work requirements for this position include teaching during daytime and some evening hours depending upon the needs of the department and its students. Most traditional classes are held in the Kramer School of Nursing building on the OCU campus.  The online-only MSN program is delivered remotely.  
  • For those who are assigned to teach remotely, the university currently supports residency in the following states only: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, New Mexico, Oregon, and Virginia.
  • Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds. 
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach. 
  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other business machines efficiently 
  • Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens 
  • Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone 
  • Stamina to teach clinical practicum on site with timely access by students if assigned such duties 
  • Work is primarily indoors but requires the incumbent to be in an outdoor environment when traveling between campus buildings or off campus. 
  • Incumbents will be exposed to frequent noise caused by telephones and office machines. 
  • Access to a personal vehicle and ability to drive in a variety of locations (urban/rural) and travel up to four (4)-to-five (5) hours for in-person practicum visits 
  • Some assignments that take place in clinical facilities may involve potential exposure to factors typically present in health care institutions. 
• Interested adjuncts must apply fully and online to be considered. 
• Candidates who are selected and accept teaching assignments must provide their current CV and transcripts upon hire.  All university employees must complete a criminal background check and mandatory training.  Once hired, adjunct faculty are typically onboarded at least two weeks before the beginning of the semester to which they are assigned.  Adjuncts who do not complete all steps in the hiring and onboarding process in a timely manner may experience a delay in pay.
• Please review the adjunct pay schedule here.

About the Kramer School of Nursing at Oklahoma City University

The Kramer School of Nursing first opened its doors on the Oklahoma City University campus in 1981. Named the No. 1 private nursing school in Oklahoma by Nursing Schools Almanac and recognized in the top 15 nursing schools in the southwest region, the school offers a range of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs taught by faculty members who are experienced nurses, many of whom are doctorally prepared and/or Certified Nurse Educators. Dedicated staff and committed community leaders work in tandem to ensure the school is a learning environment that allows students to advance their careers. 

The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing on campus and online, and an online Master of Science in Nursing. Registered nurses can also pursue an RN-BSN or RN-MSN. Students can earn post-master’s certificates in Nursing Education and Leadership, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Students may also earn a Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the BSN-DNP program.  Also offered are post master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice and Ph.D. degree programs. 

At Kramer, we foster a learning environment where students are challenged to think critically and holistically – encouraging them to use their passion and knowledge to advance the profession of nursing. From undergraduate students taking pre-nursing general education courses, to doctorate students working on cutting-edge research, Kramer School of Nursing has a host of opportunities for any level of nursing. 

About Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904 and is a coeducational, urban, private university located in the Uptown district of Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Oklahoma City University is the only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report magazine.