Part Time Adjunct Faculty – Nursing

Excelsior College; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Excelsior College seeks part-time instructional faculty to teach remote online courses in Nursing. Candidates will engage with students, provide timely feedback, and demonstrate a commitment to student success. A doctoral degree and New York RN licensure are required, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral or terminal degree in Nursing or related field.
• New York RN licensure or willingness to apply.
• Experience in Nursing Education.

Responsibilities

• Implement courses as designed by the University.
• Engage regularly with students via email and online discussions.
• Provide timely feedback on student work.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teaching-learning strategies

Curriculum design

Education

Doctoral or terminal degree in Nursing or related field

New York Registered Nurse licensure

Job description

Instructional faculty report to the Department Chair overseeing the course/content area they are teaching. This is a remote online part-time faculty position based within the continental United States.

Excelsior University provides fully developed courses with materials and activities to allow the faculty to focus on the students. Part-time faculty should expect to provide prompt and substantive responses to student needs, hold virtual office hours, assist in proctoring if applicable, offer timely formative feedback on student work, and demonstrate their subject matter expertise through constructive involvement with student discussions and learning activities. In addition, Excelsior looks for our instructional faculty to demonstrate a commitment to student success by supporting college engagement and retention initiatives, reaching out to struggling students, and collaborating with faculty and support staff to ensure students have access to all available resources that impact success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement courses as designed by the University.
• Bring individual knowledge and expertise on the subject matter in engaging students.
• Engage regularly and substantively with students via email, announcements, and online discussion boards.
• Provide timely, high-quality feedback on student work.
• Hold regular virtual office hours, weekly.
• Participate in ATI proctoring if applicable.
• Keep the department chair informed of any student or course issues.
• Follow University policies.
• Complete required training and attend pre-term meetings.
• Respond to all messages from students and the University within 48 hours.
• Utilize provided rubrics to grade all assignments timely and provide narrative feedback highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
• Cultivate a caring environment that supports open dialogue, collaboration, and scholarly growth.
• Enforce all University policies listed in the Faculty Handbook.
• Submit final grades timely, within 3 days after the end of the term.

Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral or terminal degree in Nursing or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• New York Registered Nurse licensure or willingness to apply for licensure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely; friendly and persuasive speaking and writing style.
• Experience in Nursing Education, including teaching strategies, educational technologies, curriculum design, assessment, evaluation, and research.

Rate of Pay:

• A flat rate of $1000 per credit for a section with at least 10 undergraduate or 8 graduate students. Courses with fewer students are considered low enrolled.
• Low enrolled courses paid on a directed study rate ($250/student for undergraduate; $300/student for graduate), based on enrollment at late registration close.

Application Information

If you encounter issues with online submission, please call 518-608-8238.

Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, retirement, and health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and three professional references via the Apply Now button.

AA/EOE/ADA

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.