Adjunct Faculty - Graduate Nursing

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly stipend

Job summary

Saint Xavier University seeks adjunct Faculty to teach Graduate Nursing courses in a multi-modal environment, including in-person, online, or hybrid settings in Chicago. Instructors may teach up to two undergraduate sections per semester and must be able to adapt to a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Compensation is stipend-based, with biweekly payments starting after the course add/drop date.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred; Master's Degree in Nursing accepted.
• Proficiency in online teaching; complete a 3-week course in online teaching principles and strategies.
• Proficiency in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment; clinical expertise as Nurse Educator/Clinical Leader/FNP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver courses in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings.
• Instructors may teach in-person, online, hybrid, or blended formats, with a preference for in-person.
• Evaluate students and communicate with the department; submit required paperwork promptly.

Skills

Online teaching

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Excel

Outlook

Canvas

Job description

Summary

Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Graduate Nursing. SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population. We strive to facilitate student success in learning, and to meet the individual educational needs of each individual within our student body.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester.

Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred; Master's Degree in Nursing accepted.
• Documented proficiency in online teaching. Applicant will be required to complete a 3-week course in online teaching principles and strategies.
• Proficiency knowledge in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment required.
• Clinical expertise as a Nurse Educator, Clinical Leader, or FNP required.
• Proficiency knowledge in Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Excel, Outlook and Canvas encouraged.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, e?ective, and respectful manner.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona ?de occupational quali?cations of each applicant.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University a?rms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.