Mental Health Clinical Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

Mental Health Clinical Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

Campus: Ankeny Campus, IA

Job Number: 27-ADJ23

Employment Date: Fall Semester 2026

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Salary Information: $1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH).

Job Summary

Mental Health Clinical Adjunct Nursing Instructor to teach various nursing course for Fall Semester 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Please include any applicable nursing certifications with your application.

Essential Functions

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• 3 years clinical work experience related to teaching assignment.
• BCLS certification.
• Iowa RN license or ability to obtain prior to start of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Applicants must be able and willing to comply with requirements set forth by DMACC’s clinical partners. This includes, but is not limited to, fulfilling all vaccination requirements, adhering to safety protocols, and completing necessary health screenings. Compliance with these requirements is essential for fulfilling contractual obligations with clinical sites. Failure to meet these qualifications and requirements may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (or current enrollment in a graduate Nursing program).
• Teaching experience.

Work Schedule

• Days and times to be determined.

Posting Date

• Posting Date: 08/03/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

• Open Until Filled

Supplemental Questions

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• • Explain why you are interested in this position at DMACC. (Open Ended Question)
• • Please describe how you meet the required qualifications (see job posting) for this position. (Open Ended Question)
• • How did you learn about this job opening?
• DMACC Employee Referral
• Friend/Relative
• Indeed.com
• TeachIowa.gov
• HigherEdJobs
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Inside Higher Ed
• LinkedIn
• Iowa Workforce Development
• DMACC Website
• DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
• Other
• • Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
• Yes
• No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)

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