Adjunct Global Campus Instructor - RN-BSN Program (Remote)

The University of Arizona Global Campus

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Adjunct Global Campus Instructor position is a part-time, temporary adjunct employment opportunity. The Adjunct Global Campus Instructor member perform duties relating to online instruction including but not limited to posting faculty guidance and expectations, participating in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments, and promptly responding to student inquiries. This is an online adjunct teaching position, and other duties may be assigned according to experience and qualifications. Adjunct Global Campus Instructor support high quality nursing education through effective online teaching, student engagement, and evaluation of learning outcomes consistent with program goals and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Graduate degree in nursing (MSN or higher) from an accredited institution.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in at least one U.S. state or jurisdiction.
Demonstrated professional nursing expertise relevant to assigned course content.
Current or recent engagement in professional nursing practice (direct or indirect) sufficient to maintain expertise.
Preparation for online instruction through graduate coursework, professional development, or institutional training.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
Prior teaching experience in Baccalaureate or RN BSN nursing programs.

Responsibilities

Emphasize a student-centered learning environment through active engagement.
Collaborate within the University community to ensure a positive overall experience for all University students, including the following: the Office of Access and Wellness to holistically support student success in the classroom by implementing university-approved accommodations, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to foster professional growth as it relates to successful teaching for the UAGC student population, and the Student Records department to maintain timely and accurate student records.
Adhere to all faculty requirements such as facilitating and engaging in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments and discussions, and responding to student inquiries in a timely manner.
Complete one professional development session per course taught (e.g., synchronous faculty development opportunities, webinars, course development feedback).
Creatively use available tools and strategies to enhance relationships, create a community of learners willing to take risks and actively engage with one another.
Consistently foster critical thinking through challenging students to elaborate on their thoughts, question their assumptions, examine biases, communicate in a clear and concise manner, and defend their positions throughout the course.
Provide instructive feedback that challenges and inspires students while providing specific suggestions to improve the quality of their work and thinking.
Effectively demonstrate high expectations, while holding students accountable for insightful exchanges and high-quality performance on assignments, and promote active engagement in their own learning.
Effectively and consistently utilize expertise in subject matter by providing personal experiences and connecting course knowledge to real-world examples.
Enhance course content and resources to encourage student comprehension and application of course learning outcomes.
Support achievement of program and course learning outcomes.
Maintain compliance with institutional policies and accreditation standards.
Participate in required faculty orientation, training, and evaluation processes.