Adjunct Nursing Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Nursing Faculty member for online courses in the RN-BSN, MSN, or DNP program. The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree or an MSN degree relevant to the teaching position.

Responsibilities include teaching online courses, grading student assignments, and maintaining professional communication. Applicants must hold a current Pennsylvania nursing license or be eligible for one. Experience in online nursing education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Pennsylvania professional nursing license or eligibility for licensure.
• Two degrees in nursing required for teaching at respective levels.
• Preferred online nursing teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses as assigned up to 5 courses per academic year.
• Provide timely grading and feedback to students.
• Post weekly updates in Learning Management System.

Skills

Teaching online courses

Effective communication

Grading and feedback

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing

MSN degree

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Reports to

Nursing Program Director

Position Summary

Nursing adjunct faculty primarily for the online RN‑BSN, MSN, or DNP program.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching online courses as assigned – up to 5 courses per academic year
• Grading student assignments and providing student feedback in a timely manner
• At minimum, posting weekly updates in the Learning Management System course shell
• Establishing and maintaining effective, timely, clear, professional communication with students, faculty, and staff
• Working with full-time faculty and course liaisons as needed
• Committed to continuous quality improvement

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Pennsylvania professional nursing license, or eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania
• Two degrees in nursing: doctoral degree required to teach at MSN and DNP level; MSN degree required to teach at RN‑BSN level
• Online nursing teaching experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.