Allen College seeks applications for adjunct faculty for pediatric nursing clinical for the 2026 spring term (1-2 weekends for the term) at UnityPoint Health – Blank Children’s Hospital – Des Moines. In the clinical setting, the adjunct faculty provides education and supervision for the student consistent with established standards of care, as well as, course and program objectives in collaboration with the course faculty. The adjunct clinical faculty is supervised by the lead course faculty. Salary is commensurate with academic credentials, teaching experience, and scholarly work.

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At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

1. Teaching responsibilities include:
• Provides instruction and supervision for assigned students.
• Assists faculty member in evaluation of students’ progress and competency.
• Provides a positive role model and professional attitude toward students and the teaching process.
2. Maintains confidentiality in accord with college/program policy.
3. Effectively work with the daily mental and physical stresses of the job which includes, but not limited to meeting deadlines, attending meetings, completing compliance requirements, meeting and working with staff, faculty, students and the public.

Education:

• Minimum of a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in nursing or related field required or enrollment in a graduate nursing or related field program required.

Licensure/Certification:

• Candidate must possess RN licensure in the state of Iowa as required by accreditation regulations.

Experience:

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in program discipline or 2 years recent clinical experience in area of teaching.