Doctor of Nursing Practice Faculty

About the role

Walden University, a Covista institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor's, master's, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The School of Nursing seeks Adjunct (Part-Time) faculty for the DNP program who have experience teaching at the graduate level in an online environment and mentoring doctoral students. An Adjunct (Part-Time) academic faculty member will report to the Academic Program Coordinator and will work closely with Academic Coordinators, academic advising, and administrative staff within the School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as committee chair, faculty advisor, and/or second member of doctoral project study committees.
• Educate students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources (CANVAS platform) to impart knowledge, information, feedback, and critique in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well-written, and timely communications.
• Maintain a respectful environment for students, faculty, Walden University, and the discipline.
• Adhere to all Walden University Faculty expectations as set forth at the start of employment.
• Interact with students within the CANVAS platform; discussion boards are open 24/7.
• Post responses to student questions within 48 hours.
• Be present in the classroom for a minimum of 4 days per week.
• Complete postings in a timely manner in accordance with the Faculty Handbook or other criteria established by Walden University.

Training

All new Faculty Members receive specific training from Walden University in:

• Techniques of teaching
• Use of an electronic learning platform
• Specifics of the policies, procedures, and degree programs of the School or College
• Socialization into the Walden University culture
• Assessment of academic integrity of student work (including use of Turnitin)
• Supervision of DNP projects

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in nursing (MSN) AND earned DNP (preferably in Nursing or closely related field) from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted RN License in one of the 50 U.S. States required.
• Minimum of 1 year of practicum experience.
• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) certification or executive leadership experience preferred.
• Expertise in areas of scholarship, theory, nursing education.
• Online teaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students.
• Excellent communication, team, and human-relations skills.
• Must be appropriately credentialed with an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a relevant body.
• May be expected to be licensed or license-eligible to teach in specific programs.