Online Adjunct Instructor - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II and Clinical

Teaching Effectiveness

Dynamic, Active Classroom
Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques;
teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning;
high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students.

Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives;
Organized classroom and efficient use of class time.

Subject Matter Expertise

Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students;
Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise.

Student and University Support and Professionalism

Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean;
Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s).

Faculty Meetings and other responsibilities

Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and/or designated by the Dean;
Appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor and dress will be exhibited at all times.

Professional Development

Faculty must complete a minimum of six (6) Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs) annually or two (2) REUs per quarter for each quarter you teach (whichever is less) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in Discipline on an annual basis as described in the faculty handbook.

Experience and Qualifications

Teaching experience preferred. (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study)
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers.
Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language.

Education, certifications and Licensures

Doctorate in Nursing
Must hold active Minnesota RN License and certified AGNP
2-3 years experience as an AGNP
Must be able to provide professional licenses/certifications required for specialized schools (Health Sciences, Nursing) before teaching.
License must be active and unencumbered
Must be able to provide official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution before teaching.

About Us

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.