Lead Nursing FNP Instructor - CTU Online

Perdoceo Education; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated faculty lead in Nursing to provide guidance and support to faculty while ensuring high-quality instruction. This role involves teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring faculty in a remote environment. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree in Nursing and significant experience in an online learning setting. Join a forward-thinking organization that values education and offers comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about nursing education and want to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) savings plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Company paid life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Prenatal and adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Nursing required with 5 years of nurse practitioner experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an online learning environment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to faculty and oversee instructional methods.
• Teach courses, monitor faculty effectiveness, and handle administrative tasks.
• Participate in program committee meetings and support faculty and student needs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Presentation Skills

Written Communication Skills

Experience with Learning Management Systems

Education Technology Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Terminal degree in Nursing (DNP, DNSc, or PhD)

MSN with active RN license

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Summary

• Provide guidance and/or supervision to faculty relative to instructional methods, course content and professional development; provide curriculum direction; complete administrative tasks to meet compliance standards; and serve as faculty member within appropriate department.
• Teach a maximum of 3 courses per term.
• Fulfill responsibilities of an instructor to include, but not be limited to: preparation for courses, provide a high level of academic instruction, clearly document student progress through assessment activities, communicate with Academic Advisors regarding at risk students, post student attendance and final grades within prescribed timeframe; engage in professional development and faculty development activities as required.
• Serve as faculty lead for academic program.
• Participate in nursing program committee meetings, faculty meetings and other relevant university and College meetings.
• Create and manage course schedule, assign faculty and hire new faculty, in collaboration with the Executive Program Director.
• Monitor, guide and mentor faculty on the delivery of course content based on nursing programmatic standards and best practices.
• Actively participate in the initial collection, preparation and periodic updates of all documentation required to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements for the faculty file, as well as nursing programmatic accreditation.
• Observe faculty, monitor applicable data, reports and dashboards, and review course elements to ensure quality of instruction and faculty activities meet Colorado Technical University’s faculty expectations.
• Conduct classroom observations and annual reviews of faculty; provide feedback to faculty regarding performance.
• Review student-based and other evaluation sources, share evaluations with faculty, identify opportunities for improvement, and work collaboratively to implement solutions.
• Provide support to faculty in times of need by professionally and expediently answering questions, addressing faculty issues, and resolving faculty complaints.
• Provide support to students in times of need by professionally and expediently answering questions, addressing student issues, and resolving student complaints.
• Monitor faculty effectiveness through review of student course evaluations.
• Handle day-to-day administrative functions.
• Assist clinical coordinator with practicum placements and clearance.
• Maintain high level of faculty morale.
• Conduct monthly faculty meetings.
• Assist in the orientation of new faculty members; serve as team member for faculty in-service meetings and new faculty orientation meetings.
• Support all CTU retention and completion/graduation initiatives.
• Understand the mission, vision, goals and academic standards policies of the University and espouse them in the performance of duties.
• Adhere to all CTU policies, procedures, integrity and ethical standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Travel required for FNP lab in Colorado every 5 weeks. Additional occasional travel.
• Although this position is remote, lead faculty, maintain normal business hours of 8-5 CST.
• Provide flexibility in scheduling as needed, including evenings and weekends to meet student and business requirements.
• History and continuation of nursing thought leadership or scholarly activities is expected.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Competencies

• Documented expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills, as demonstrated by data sheet, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, CVs/Resumes, and in personal interview.
• Experience with computerized learning management systems and education technology tools strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Nursing required (DNP, DNSc, or PhD in Nursing).
• MSN with active, unencumbered RN license with board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) required with a minimum of 5 years of nurse practitioner practice experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an online learning environment required.

What we offer*

• Salary Range between $68,700 and $103,100.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Company paid life insurance and disability insurance - subject to eligibility.
• Company paid tuition assistance – subject to eligibility and approval.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Prenatal and adoption assistance.
• Additional ancillary programs are available upon benefit enrollment eligibility.

*Most benefits apply to full-time employees. Some benefits apply to part-time employees as well. Benefits may vary by location and position and are subject to change at any time. Ask your recruiter for full details and information about eligible dependents.