Adjunct Faculty Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

MedStar Health; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for its nursing program. The role requires a Master's in Nursing, RN licensure, and teaching skills to enhance the educational experience in a graduate nursing program. Eligible candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to a collegial and diverse academic environment. Responsibilities include subject matter expertise and effective communication in teaching, with a focus on student assessment and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Herzing 401(k) plan with a generous company match

Excellent education assistance programs

Qualifications

• Compact RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in online nursing education.
• Teaching in a graduate nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise in nursing education.
• Assess Student Learning and Continuous Improvement.
• Operational Excellence in course delivery.

Skills

Effective Communication

Pedagogical Mastery

Subject Matter Expertise

Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching

Education

Master of Science in Nursing with PhD/DNP

PHMNP National Board Certification

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.

If you are a current employee, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University (not a Contractor or temporary employee through a staffing agency), please click here to log in to UKG and then navigate to Menu > Myself > My Company > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.

Qualifications:

• Compact RN license
  • If you do not currently hold an unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in WI or a multi-state compact license, the ability to obtain these will be required by date of hire
• Master of Science in Nursing with a PhD, DNP or Doctorate in Education or related Healthcare field
• Hold a PHMNP National Board Certification
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in online nursing education

Preferred:

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

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.

Summary of Primary Responsibilities:

A full job description will be provided during the interview process when you can discuss what this specific role will be, but faculty responsibilities fall into eight basic areas:

1. Subject Matter Expertise
2. Effective Communication
3. Pedagogical Mastery
4. Operational Excellence
5. Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity
6. Assessment of Student Learning
7. Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
8. 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.

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

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

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, country of birth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.