How to hire an Adjunct Nursing Faculty

How to hire an adjunct nursing faculty, step by step

Here's a step-by-step adjunct nursing faculty hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an adjunct nursing faculty job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new adjunct nursing faculty
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the adjunct nursing faculty you need to hire. Certain adjunct nursing faculty roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine Employee vs Contractor Status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

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   An adjunct nursing faculty's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, adjunct nursing faculties from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of adjunct nursing faculties and their corresponding salaries.

   Type Of Adjunct Nursing Faculty	Description	Hourly Rate
   Adjunct Nursing Faculty	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$21-43
   Clinical Instructor	A clinical instructor is responsible for instructing and evaluating the clinical training of health sciences students. Clinical instructors identify each student's potential and areas of improvement to adjust the teaching approach as needed... Show More	$22-74
   Nursing Program Coordinator	A Nursing Program Coordinator typically works at universities and community colleges where they are in charge of coordinating nursing programs. Although the extent of their responsibilities depends on their employment institution, it usually includes conducting research and analyses, liaising with internal and external parties, working together with directors in developing curriculums, and overseeing committee works... Show More	$21-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Mental Health
   • Student Learning
   • Patient Care
   • Clinical Faculty
   • Learning Environment
   • Medical-Surgical Nursing
   • Syllabus
   • Pediatrics
   • Student Performance
   • Patients
   • Med-Surg
   • Critical Care
   • MSN
   • Clinical Practice

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   Responsibilities:

   • Serve as clinical instructor for students in the process of achieving BSN degree, collaborating with doctorate prepare nursing professor.
   • Instruct nursing students on the processes of nursing practice for nursing pediatrics.
   • Provide syllabus appropriate to the course being teach to students and follow the syllabus content and requirements.
   • Develop and teach masters level register nurses pharmacology in a nurse practitioner program.
   • Collaborate with students to ensure patients are educated on community resources after discharge from facility.
   • Provide instruction regarding psychiatric illnesses and management of psychiatric/mentally ill patients on an in-patient unit.

   More Adjunct Nursing Faculty duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your adjunct nursing faculty job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An adjunct nursing faculty salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, adjunct nursing faculties' average salary in oklahoma is 46% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level adjunct nursing faculties earn 52% less than senior-level adjunct nursing faculties.
   • Certifications. An adjunct nursing faculty with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an adjunct nursing faculty's salary.

   Average adjunct nursing faculty salary

   $63,831yearly

   $30.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level adjunct nursing faculty salary

   $44,000 yearly salary

   Updated March 14, 2025

   Average adjunct nursing faculty salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	California	$79,043	$38
   2	Nevada	$76,097	$37
   3	Alaska	$75,772	$36
   4	Massachusetts	$71,489	$34
   5	Indiana	$69,677	$34
   6	Nebraska	$66,751	$32
   7	Maryland	$66,661	$32
   8	Florida	$64,884	$31
   9	New York	$63,970	$31
   10	Ohio	$63,726	$31
   11	Louisiana	$62,487	$30
   12	Virginia	$62,438	$30
   13	Wisconsin	$61,349	$29
   14	North Carolina	$60,986	$29
   15	New Hampshire	$59,010	$28
   16	Georgia	$58,896	$28
   17	Pennsylvania	$58,255	$28
   18	Texas	$55,422	$27
   19	Missouri	$51,886	$25
   20	Arizona	$51,289	$25

   Average adjunct nursing faculty salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	West Coast University	$87,449	$42.04	42
   2	UC Santa Barbara	$85,985	$41.34
   3	California Baptist University	$84,975	$40.85	39
   4	Touro College	$84,480	$40.62	84
   5	The University of Kansas Health System	$83,182	$39.99	55
   6	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$82,606	$39.71	23
   7	Commonwealth	$82,106	$39.47
   8	University of Alaska	$80,740	$38.82	143
   9	Roseman University	$78,843	$37.91	12
   10	North Central Texas College	$77,864	$37.43	32
   11	Labouré College	$76,134	$36.60	5
   12	Baptist Health	$75,963	$36.52	14
   13	Community College System of New Hampshire	$75,565	$36.33	87
   14	College of Mount Saint Vincent	$72,263	$34.74	3
   15	Viterbo University	$72,053	$34.64	15
   16	Westchester Community College	$71,502	$34.38	47
   17	Mercy College	$70,026	$33.67	2
   18	COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND	$69,920	$33.62	90
   19	Lancaster General Health	$69,759	$33.54	3
   20	Stockton University	$69,609	$33.47	19

4. Writing an Adjunct Nursing Faculty Job Description

   An adjunct nursing faculty job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an adjunct nursing faculty job description:

   Adjunct Nursing Faculty job description example

   Arizona College of Nursing is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging instructor to join us as an Adjunct faculty member at our
   Dallas, TX campus!
   Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people's lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor's prepared nurses are needed.
   Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:
   Passion: We love helping others succeed. Excellence: We strive to be the best. Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas. Accountability: We own our results. Integrity: We do the right thing.
   What You'll Do:
   Reporting to the Dean of Nursing, your main responsibility will be leveraging your expertise to deliver educational services to Arizona College students in the classroom and skills laboratory as well as at our clinical partners.
   The Day-to-Day:
   Delivering high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments Evaluating student knowledge and progression utilizing a wide array of assessment tools Actively participating in program evaluation and the systematic plan for curriculum design Promoting student success through growth-based feedback, timely communication, and the implementation of diverse learning strategies
   This overview represents major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the position, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
   What We Need from You:
   We have an amazing team, so we want to make sure our standards are upheld. We've listed below the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.
   Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required; if the graduate degree is not in nursing, must have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) and a graduate degree in a related discipline from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)*. A minimum of three (3) years' work experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care. Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university is preferred. Holds a current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license. Certified Nurse Educator certification and national certification in area of nursing specialty is preferred. Maintains professional competence/expertise in teaching through activities such as nursing practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects and professional writing. A professional demeanor and the heart of a teacher. This includes the ability to effectively function within an educational environment that fosters student learning and engagement in nursing practice. A high degree of professionalism and discretion when dealing with confidential information. Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience. Exceptional ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in an extremely dynamic environment. Ability to think critically by applying problem-solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives. *Subject to state BON/BRN regulation where student is located.
   When requested, candidates shall provide evidence of education and experience necessary to indicate that they are competent to teach a given course and develop and evaluate student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the framework of the controlling institution.
   What We Are Offering You:
   Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment
   Only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls please.
   Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right adjunct nursing faculty for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   To find adjunct nursing faculty candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit adjunct nursing faculties, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new adjunct nursing faculty

   Once you've found the adjunct nursing faculty candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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