Adjunct Faculty - Family Nurse Practitioner

MedStar Health; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Nursing to provide high-quality online education. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree and relevant certifications, contributing to student success and promoting diversity. Responsibilities include effective teaching, student assessment, and utilizing technology for enhanced learning.

Benefits

401(k) plan with generous company match

Education assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in online nursing education.
• Experience teaching in a graduate nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize subject matter expertise effectively in teaching.
• Assess student learning outcomes and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Effective Communication

Diversity Appreciation

Utilization of Technology

Continuous Improvement

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

PhD, DNP, or Doctorate in Education

FNP National Board Certification

Active and unencumbered Compact RN license

Tools

Canvas

Job description

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

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Adjunct Faculty are eligible to participate in the Herzing 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our excellent education assistance programs! Click Here to learn more about careers at Herzing University.

Primary Responsibilities: The position's responsibilities fall into eight basic areas:

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Effective Communication
• Pedagogical Mastery
• Operational Excellence
• Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
• Continuous Improvement

These competencies, as identified by the University's academic community, encompass the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to a faculty member's success in the classroom and provide the basis for the faculty hiring, evaluation and development process.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Hold a Master of Science Degree in Nursing with a PhD, DNP or Doctorate in Education or related Healthcare field.
• Hold an FNP National Board Certification.
• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in online nursing education.
• Hold an active and unencumbered Compact RN license.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience teaching in a graduate nursing program.
• Experience with Canvas as a learning management system.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and fostering a culture of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive community where individuals are valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to the institution's effectiveness.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas at this time.

Herzing University is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits sex-based discrimination and all other forms of discrimination protected by law. Concerns can be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. More information is available at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

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