Clinical Adjunct Instructor

Cornerstone University is looking for passionate Nursing Adjunct Instructors who are experienced in various areas of clinical care to join our rapidly growing nursing program for the Spring of 2027. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of our students by bringing your clinical expertise into the classroom. We offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate your professional commitments and small class sizes to foster intentional student engagement in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Opportunities include clinical instruction, specifically in the areas of Fundamentals of Nursing (Senior Care), Adult Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and Obstetrical Nursing. For clinical teaching, candidates should be able to supervise and actively engage with students in the clinical setting, ensuring the safe delivery of nursing care. Clinical Adjunct Instructors also need to engage with clinical preceptors and host facility leaders to ensure clear communication and a continual feedback loop for improvement. Duties include collection and submission of student assessment and evaluation materials.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

· The successful candidate will possess at least a Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) with experience directly related to the clinical site.

· An active RN license in the state of Michigan.

· Nursing education experience and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching are preferred.

· The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Cornerstone‘s nursing program provides a Christ-focused education that is dedicated to smaller class sizes and one on one training of students. Our faculty enjoy working together to mentor and teach eager students our specific subject matter with a Christian Worldview.

· Physical requirements include the ability to teach up to 9 credits/semester of classes and labs on campus, use computers, operate lab equipment, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

· Candidates will be asked if they are authorized to work in the US.

About Cornerstone University:

Cornerstone University is a vibrant interdenominational evangelical university that prepares students for lives of global influence in an academically rigorous, spiritually rich educational community. It is located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, a dynamic city in Western Michigan that offers a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities. Learn more about Cornerstone at www.cornerstone.edu.

Review of candidates will begin immediately. Applicants will be contacted if an interview is desired. Each candidate must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be active in a local church and espouse a theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University as evidenced by fully affirming the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession”.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
• Alignment with and commitment to Cornerstone University’s Core Commitments:
• The Cornerstone Christian Worldview
• The Cornerstone Academic Vision
• The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
• The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.