Assistant Professor - DNP Online Part-Time

Regis College; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is looking for a dedicated Assistant Professor of Nursing to join their online program. This role involves teaching DNP students and advising them through their academic journey. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in nursing, along with experience in online teaching and curriculum development. This position offers the chance to impact the next generation of nursing professionals while working in a flexible, remote environment. If you're passionate about education and nursing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field required.
• Two years of online teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with online course development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses and advise DNP students.
• Participate in curriculum review and course development.
• Maintain communication with students and faculty.

Skills

Online Teaching

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Technical Expertise

Education

Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, or EdD)

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Blackboard

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Remote

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Summary

The Richard and Sheila Young School of Nursing Online Program is seeking applicants for a half -time Assistant Professor of Nursing position within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Online Program. Candidates must possess the ability to teach through an online learning platform a broad range of courses from our online nursing program. Primary responsibilities include -teaching DNP students, advising students, course evaluation and development in an online environment, committee work, and service to the department, college and community-at-large. A doctoral degree in nursing or related field (e.g., DNP/PhD/EdD) is required, APRN and/or RN certification and unencumbered nursing licensure in home state and MA are required. Reports to the Associate Dean of Online Nursing and works collaboratively with the Dean of Nursing, Associate and Assistant Deans of Online Nursing, and with the DNP and Graduate Program Directors.

Essential Functions

• Teach online, carrying a workload of 15 units per year (12-month contract).
• Advise students in the online nursing program.
• Participate in annual curriculum review and/or revision.
• Problem-solve and provide oversight in online courses.
• Maintain ongoing, clear, and consistent communication with students, DNP Program Director, and the Associate and Assistant Deans of Online Nursing and others as necessary.
• Maintain expertise in online teaching methodologies.
• Participate in curriculum and/or course development.
• Maintain active licensure and certification in nursing and advanced practice specialty as appropriate.
• Participate in DNP Faculty, School of Nursing and college-wide meetings.
• Engage in service to Regis College per Faculty Handbook guidelines including SON and college-wide committees.

Other Responsibilities

• Other responsibilities as designated by the DNP Program Director, Assistant Dean, Associate Dean and Dean of Nursing.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, or EdD).
• Active and unencumbered RN and/or APRN licensure in home state and Massachusetts (or eligible to apply).
• Teaching Experience: Two or more years of immediate experience in full-time online teaching; Two years of teaching in graduate education or a combination of graduate programs; role/lead faculty, role/and or leadership in an online environment experience preferred.
• Course Development: Experience with Quality Matters and/or online course development preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Prior experience with Excel, Word, various learning platforms (i.e., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, etc.), Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and hosting synchronous online meetings.
• Ability to uphold the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Work at a distance, home-based.
• Normal office environment with privacy possible, not subject to extremes in noise, lighting, etc.
• May spend extended periods at terminal, on telephone, or operating other office machines requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

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