Part-Time Forensic Nursing Instructor

Part-Time Forensic Nursing Instructor

University of California, Riverside - Extension

ABOUT UCR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

University Extension is the continuing and professional education division of the University of California, Riverside offering programs and certifications to domestic and international students. University Extension values excellence and has educated international students for over forty years.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Title:Forensic Nursing: Part-Time UNEX Instructor

Salary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is: $875 per unit.

Anticipated Start: Summer 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION

UCR Extension is in search of practitioners to deliver university developed curriculum. Extension is the continuing and professional education division of the University of California, Riverside offering over 80 programs and certificates to domestic and international students. This is a continuous recruitment for part-time instructors to teach courses in Extension's Professional Certificate in Forensic Nursing to adult learners. This certificate program resides in the Department of Professional Programs and merges nursing experience with investigative science by working with law enforcement, the legal community, and death investigators to ensure patients get the best support and medical care. Courses are (10-12) weeks in length, average (3) teaching hours per week, and are offered online.

Courses include:

* Introduction to Forensic Science in Healthcare

* Forensic Approaches to Blunt Force and Firearm Injuries

* Crime Scene Preservation and Death Investigation in Healthcare Settings

* Forensic Approaches to Mental Health and Domestic Violence

* Occupational Consideration in Forensic Nursing

* Forensic Photography in the Healthcare Setting

* Forensic Nurse Death Investigation

* Forensic Approaches to Human Abuse Injuries

* Sworn Testimony for the Healthcare Specialist

* Introduction to Forensic Pathology for Health Care Specialists

* Examination and Care of Sexual Assault Patients: Adult/Adolescent

* Medical Ethics

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide instruction in accordance with the established instructional agreement, curriculum outlines, and class schedule provided by University Extension.

* Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students and clearly outline the grading policies to the course.

* Work in conjunction with collaborative partners and subject matter experts in order to ensure that course information is current.

* Participate in scheduled orientations, meetings, and mandatory training programs by UCR's established deadlines.

* Create course shell, maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning management system, and submit timely and accurate documentation as well as student grades as outlined in the instructional agreement.

* Maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning management system and submit timely and accurate documentation as outlined in the instructional agreement.

* Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* Advanced degree in Nursing or a related field, or equivalent experience.

* Five years of related work experience.

* Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational

skills.

* Ability to provide instruction online.

* Ability to successfully complete a background check prior to start date.

* Authorization to work in the United States.

* Commitment to diversity and the University's mission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience teaching adult learners.

* Experience with Curriculum development and course design.

* Experience teaching online courses using Canvas.

* Ability to teach a wide range of courses in the field of expertise.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

To apply please visit https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02082. This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as needed. Interview process may include a teaching demonstration. For more information about UCR Extension, please visit http://www.extension.ucr.edu/.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

* Individuals hired to teach these courses must understand that all such agreements with the University are made on a course-by-course basis and that the instructor has no guarantee, expressed or implied, of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.

* This part-time position has no benefits but participates in the University of California Defined Contribution Plan.

Program: https://extension.ucr.edu/certificates/forensicnursing

School: https://extension.ucr.edu/

* Advanced degree in Nursing or a related field, or equivalent experience.

* Five years of related work experience.

* Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational

skills.

* Ability to provide instruction online.

* Ability to successfully complete a background check prior to start date.

* Authorization to work in the United States.

* Commitment to diversity and the University's mission.

* Experience teaching adult learners.

* Experience with Curriculum development and course design.

* Experience teaching online courses using Canvas.

* Ability to teach a wide range of courses in the field of expertise.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

References will be contacted individually by University Extension Academic Services staff before the senate approval process.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:

https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.