Associate Faculty - Nurse Practitioner Pediatrics and Adolescent Management Graduate - Part Time Faculty (Virtual)

University of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Phoenix seeks an Associate Faculty to teach nursing courses with emphasis on pediatrics and adolescent care, balancing classroom instruction with supervision of clinical experiences to promote student success.

You will contribute to program objectives, engage in ongoing scholarship, and support both in-person and online learning environments across undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

• Experience with Pediatrics and adolescent practice.
• Active NP license or MD with pediatric specialization.
• Annual scholarship requirement for faculty.

Responsabilités

• Deliver course content, activities, and assessments to students.
• Maintain engaging classroom presence and timely responses to inquiries.
• Oversee clinical/practicum experiences and student mentoring.
• Attend faculty meetings and university events; stay updated on course requirements.
• Maintain professional knowledge through certifications, publications, and professional engagement.
• Instruct in online environments as required by program needs.

Connaissances

Pediatrics & adolescent practice

Nurse Practitioner or Pediatrician

Educational instruction

Formation

Doctorate in Nursing Science / DNP / PhD in Nursing

MD with Pediatric specialization

Master’s in Nursing

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

About The Position

An Associate Faculty primarily instructs undergraduate and/or graduate courses in specific disciplines in accordance with University of Phoenix learning objectives and course outlines, engaging with students to drive academic rigor and student success. In addition to classroom instruction, an individual performs a variety of classroom-related and other activities, which are established by university leadership and/or dictated by specific course requirements, to ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, progress, and achieve academic success.

• Deliver course content, learning activities, and student assessments using the University’s current course materials. Share supplemental knowledge and experience to help students understand and make the connections between course concepts and real-world applications. Work efficiently and effectively to provide high quality instruction to university students in accordance with the standards in the University of Phoenix Faculty Handbook and all other applicable policies and procedures Ensure all class materials are made available to students on a timely basis to facilitate timely participation and relevant classroom instruction and discussion.
• Provide each student the opportunity to grow, develop, and achieve academic success by maintaining an engaged classroom presence, timely responding to student inquiries, and creating a supportive learning environment that empowers students to develop cognitive skills and confidence. Proactively address student academic issues in accordance with University policies and guidance.
• Perform a variety of additional duties, such as coaching, tutoring, and identifying appropriate additional resources, as determined by specific course and or program requirements that support student learning and success inside and outside of the classroom environment; oversee student clinical/practicum/mentorship experiences as required by the course and/or program, as applicable.
• Attend various faculty meetings and University events as required, including but not limited to General Faculty Meetings, Content Area Meetings, and student graduations. Maintain current knowledge of all applicable University course updates, instruction standards and other relevant information that contributes to associate faculty effectiveness and student engagement and achievement.
• Maintain current professional and technical knowledge of content area(s) through employment, professional certification/licensure, professional conference attendance/speaking engagements, professional publications, personal networks, professional organizations, and other viable means.
• Instruct and perform other job-related required duties in an online environment, as dictated by program requirements. Maintain an understanding of all applicable University technology and adapt to technology changes as needed to facilitate classes and maintain active faculty status.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

About The Position

An Associate Faculty primarily instructs undergraduate and/or graduate courses in specific disciplines in accordance with University of Phoenix learning objectives and course outlines, engaging with students to drive academic rigor and student success. In addition to classroom instruction, an individual performs a variety of classroom-related and other activities, which are established by university leadership and/or dictated by specific course requirements, to ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, progress, and achieve academic success.

• Deliver course content, learning activities, and student assessments using the University’s current course materials. Share supplemental knowledge and experience to help students understand and make the connections between course concepts and real-world applications. Work efficiently and effectively to provide high quality instruction to university students in accordance with the standards in the University of Phoenix Faculty Handbook and all other applicable policies and procedures Ensure all class materials are made available to students on a timely basis to facilitate timely participation and relevant classroom instruction and discussion.
• Provide each student the opportunity to grow, develop, and achieve academic success by maintaining an engaged classroom presence, timely responding to student inquiries, and creating a supportive learning environment that empowers students to develop cognitive skills and confidence. Proactively address student academic issues in accordance with University policies and guidance.
• Perform a variety of additional duties, such as coaching, tutoring, and identifying appropriate additional resources, as determined by specific course and or program requirements that support student learning and success inside and outside of the classroom environment; oversee student clinical/practicum/mentorship experiences as required by the course and/or program, as applicable.
• Attend various faculty meetings and University events as required, including but not limited to General Faculty Meetings, Content Area Meetings, and student graduations. Maintain current knowledge of all applicable University course updates, instruction standards and other relevant information that contributes to associate faculty effectiveness and student engagement and achievement.
• Maintain current professional and technical knowledge of content area(s) through employment, professional certification/licensure, professional conference attendance/speaking engagements, professional publications, personal networks, professional organizations, and other viable means.
• Instruct and perform other job-related required duties in an online environment, as dictated by program requirements. Maintain an understanding of all applicable University technology and adapt to technology changes as needed to facilitate classes and maintain active faculty status.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

NOTE: The Primary Accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the Primary Accountabilities listed above. Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate manager.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have experience with Pediatrics and Adolescent practice experience**
• Requires a Doctorate of Nursing Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, PhD in Nursing, or a Medical Physician (MD) degree including Pediatrician OR
• Doctorate degree in any area and a Master’s degree in Nursing OR
• Master’s degree in Nursing
  • A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Pediatrician (MD) with pediatric or adolescent practice experience, a minimum of 2 years experience within the last 5 years
  • Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution
  • Must have the following active unencumbered or unrestricted
    • Registered Arizona Nurse or Multistate (RN) license
    • Arizona Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification in the state of residence and/or practice
    • National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, OR, an MD license including Pediatrician
• Acceptable professional position is a Nurse Practitioner or a Pediatrician (MD) with pediatric or adolescent practice experience .
• CURRENCY: Must have 2 (two) years current experience within that last 5 years
• SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT:
  • All faculty members must have one record of scholarship annually, within a rolling one-year timeframe, that meets UOPX’s definition of scholarship engagement. Faculty who do not initially meet this requirement may still be qualified, however, they have one year from the date the content area is approved and/or the requirement effective date, to come into compliance with this Nursing Scholarship requirement to maintain content area approval.
• College of Nursing requires all faculty with approved courses within the College to maintain Annual Scholarship

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with adult education teaching and learning theory
• High level of problem solving and decision-making ability to assess student work, address issues and concerns, and provide appropriate guidance
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, including students, other faculty, staff, and external parties
• Technology proficiency, including Microsoft suite programs
• Able to convey a professional image and represent the University appropriately within the community and with external parties

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University of Phoenix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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