Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Nursing

Concordia University, St. Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Concordia University, St. Paul is seeking adjunct faculty members to teach in-person within its BSN program. The role involves facilitating student learning, providing feedback, and responding to student inquiries.

Successful candidates will have a Master's Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor's plus five years nursing experience, along with 2 years of teaching experience. A commitment to the mission of a Lutheran University is also required.

Qualifications

• Requires Minnesota Registered Nurse Licensure.
• 2 years nursing or academic teaching experience.
• Experience in Behavioral Health or Community Health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments.
• Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours.

Skills

Student engagement

Nursing knowledge

Teaching experience

Collaborative skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree + 5 years of nursing experience

Job description

Position Overview

The Nursing Department is seeking adjunct faculty members to teach in-person at Concordia St. Paul University in didactic, laboratory, and Clinical courses within its BSN program.

• Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
• Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments’ due dates.
• Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).
• Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Follow the university and academic unit’s policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

• Commitment to the mission and values of a Lutheran University.
• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Bachelor's + 5 years of nursing experience.
• Eligible for Minnesota Registered Nurse Licensure.
• 2 years nursing or academic teaching experience.
• Experience in Behavioral Health or Community Health preferred.

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.

CSP prohibits sex 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.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/.