Reports To:  Dean, School of Science and Health Sciences

Job Summary

Our Nursing program is seeking adjunct instructors to provide high quality Nursing simulation instruction.

As an Adjunct Instructor, you are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming learning environment for all students. Instructors plan and guide the learning processes for students toward the achievement of curricular goals and objectives as identified and documented in course outline materials. Additional responsibilities include employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting course and student objectives; assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis according to department policies and procedures, and providing progress reports (evaluations and grades) as required.

Training will be provided for our Simulation Nursing Adjunct Instructors. Hawkeye’s simulation lab allows for hands-on, interactive learning, so if you are in the Nursing field and want to help train those desiring to become nurses, now is the time!

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs.  Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality

of life in the communities we serve.

Essential Job Functions

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Principle responsibilities include implementing, and evaluating simulation-based activities and scenarios conducted in the Simulation Center.
• Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
• Employs various instructional modalities, methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.
• Maintains positive relationships with faculty, students, all divisions of the college as well as the program’s Advisory Committee, prospective employers, and the community.
• Offers a safe and supportive learning environment while encouraging learning and problem solving.
• Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion
• Participates in campus committees as assigned.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position. 

Working Conditions  

Instruction will be face-to-face with anticipated hours being one (1) to three (3) days per week and may include day or evening teaching assignments. 

Work is performed in the HCC Clinical Simulation Center setting and may include using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.

Employment Status  

Adjunct clinical lab positions are part time with wages expected to be $44 per hour.

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
  • Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following: 
    • Describe your education and experience as it relates to this position.
    • Describe two or three things that make you uniquely qualified or particularly well-suited for this position.
  • Submit/upload a resume. 
  • Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor. 
• Priority Screenings set to begin on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and will remain open until filled if needed.

Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov. 

If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of three-years (3) of recent practical work experience in nursing
• Registered Nurse with a current, unencumbered license in Iowa or Iowa eligible
• Familiar with nursing simulation. 
• Demonstrated ability to use motivational skills and engage students in the learning process from all backgrounds and educational experiences. 
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability and motivation to work with a wide array of faculty, staff, students, and the general public in a professional and personable manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare simulation-based teaching experience.
• Prior experience as preceptor, clinical instructor or nursing faculty member. 
• Current CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, and Mandatory Reporter certifications.
• Community college experience.

About Hawkeye Community College

Hawkeye Community College is focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business & Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career & technical programs & liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye's mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses & enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

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