Part Time Casual RN Supplemental Instruction Specialist

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a RN Supplemental Instruction Specialist position within the School of Nursing.

This is an on-call position that will work on an as-needed basis. 

The recruitment for this position will be on-going and application review will be conducted quarterly. 

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOB SUMMARY

The RN Supplemental Instruction Specialist in the School of Nursing provides supplemental instruction in didactic and laboratory settings to help facilitate student success and support students in reaching their goal of becoming a RN.  Under faculty oversight, successful candidates will develop supplemental learning materials to support and facilitate achievement of course learning objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists course faculty to provide structured supplemental instruction programming in designated courses, including open lab periods.  

Under faculty oversight, develops supplemental materials (interactive group actives, practice problems, gamified quizzes, reflective exercises, demonstrations) designed to reinforce class content in course-linked study sessions to help students apply nursing concepts and develop critical thinking and clinical judgement skills, including preparation for exams.  think critically about course content and how it applies on exams, in the laboratory, and clinical sites. 

At the request of the Student Success Director, provides individualized instruction for students remediating NCLEX preparatory examinations.

Participates in training activities to develop skills and remain up to date on School of Nursing,

campus and community resources.  Reviews assessment data with the Student Success Director and faculty in order to provide input on needs/ideas for continuous quality improvement of student experiences.

Refers students to other support services when appropriate.

Maintains accurate records of supplemental instruction services and data for program assessment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 
• Three or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical and/or educational setting
• Plus one year of precepting, training or similar experience

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree
• ELL/ESL experience
• Bilingual especially in Somali, Spanish or Arabic is highly desirable
• Demonstrated skill in integrating technology into instructional methods

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.