Adjunct Faculty - Online FNP Program

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 6,696 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member at Samuel Merritt University to teach nursing courses. The role involves preparing and conducting classroom, hybrid, or online activities that align with course objectives and maintaining an effective learning environment.

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Experience with online teaching is preferred and RN/NP licenses may be required based on the course content.

Qualifications

• RN License or NP License may be required depending on course content.
• Past experience in teaching online preferred.
• Demonstrated current competence in theory area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct effective hybrid or online learning activities.
• Organize and maintain the Canvas course.
• Evaluate learner performance and respond to communications within 48 hours.

Skills

Effective leadership and communication skills

Current competence in nursing theory

Teaching online experience

Education

Masters in Nursing or related field

Job description

Description:
Job Description Summary:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Who we are: Samuel Merritt University graduates improvehealth outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of ourcommunities. We have spent more than a century preparingoutstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning andcommunity engagement, and are deeply committed to transforminghealthcare through diversity and inclusion. At the College ofNursing, we are at the forefront of educational innovation intheory and practice to prepare highly competent professionalnursing leaders who are engaged in the advancement of nursingpractice and the improvement of health for diversepopulations/peoples. Our mission is to prepare highly skilled nurseclinicians and nurse leaders who promote health and well-beingacross diverse populations and communities, recognize theimportance of Social Determinants of Health, and practice withcompassion, kindness, and respect.

Join a team of dedicated educators: Our faculty are knownfor their passion for growing the nursing profession. With thispassion, we strive to awaken curiosity in our students and instilllifelong learning. Congruent with our values, we work hard toinspire service and leadership in our students and in oursurrounding communities. For this reason, the role of faculty isvitally important because of their unmatched position to shape theprofessional and personal development of graduates. Adjunct facultyare responsible for creating a positive learning environment forstudents in accordance with the educational objectives of thecourse and implement the policies identified in the course syllabusto ensure the successful achievement of course objectives.

Major Areas of responsibilities include (not limitedto):

Teaching (Theory)

• Prepares and conducts effective classroom/hybrid/onlinelearning activities congruent with the course objectives
  
  
• Plans learning experiences that are appropriate to the level ofthe student
  
  
• Organizes and maintains the Canvas course
  
  
• Responds to student electronic and telephone communicationswithin 48 hours
  
  
• Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and studentprojects and evaluates learner performance in the classroom
  
  
• Meets with students as requested outside of class to providelearning support
  
  
• Submits attendance at the start of course
  
  

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• RN License or NP License may be required dependent upon coursecontent
  
  
• Masters in Nursing, or related field is required
  
  
• Demonstrated current competence in theory area
  
  
• Effective leadership and communication skills
  
  
• Past experience in teaching online preferred
  
  

Employee Status:Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Exemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)
Time Type:Part time
Job Shift:

Pay Range:

Pay Range for Faculty Based on teaching assignment, a reasonableestimate for this position is between $600 - $8000.

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges forall positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based onlocal requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately bedetermined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-notlimited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevantskills.