Adjunct Assistant Professor, Nursing (DNP)

Serving as a Mentor, Role Model and Facilitator

You will serve as a mentor, role model and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students.

Demonstrating Enthusiasm for Teaching

Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process and for individual students.

Teaching Schedule

Apply your skills and experience to your assigned teaching schedule.

Assessment Activities

Participate and contribute to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and programs via a continuous improvement plan set forth by the University.

Improvement of Class Materials and Syllabi

Regularly contribute to improvement of class materials and syllabi within prescribed shared governance culture.

Teaching Methodologies

Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.

Scholarly Activities

Fully leverage our innovative technologies and resources, such as our Simulation and Innovation Labs.

Working with Students in Clinical Settings

• Assume complete responsibility for students in clinical facilities.
• Clarify clinical expectations with students.
• Clarify student placement and expectations with clinical facility staff.
• Utilize care planning time to direct students to available resources needed for clinical preparation.
• Assess student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and optimal care to patients.
• Utilize pre- and post-conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
• Provide feedback of clinical performance immediately after observation of event and of overall performance at midterm and end of semester.

Experience Required

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.
• Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process.
• Compliance with state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards such as state Board of Nursing.

Education and Licensure

• Minimum of five (5) years prior experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Minimum of three years experience in the field in which they teach.
• MSN required.
• DNP or PHD required.
• Professional nurse licensure required.

Pay and Benefits

Compensation is paid per course, depending on education and number of students. $1571 - $3200 for an 8 week course.