Adjunct Instructor - Online - RN to BSN

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.•Kansas City, MO

1d•Remote

About The Position

Online Adjunct Instructor - Nursing (RN to BSN) An Online Adjunct Instructor is responsible for teaching contracted course(s) in accordance with Concorde curriculum requirements and meeting Concorde Standards and Mission. An Online Adjunct Instructor is contracted to teach and facilitate a meaningful learning experience of the course competencies in the curriculum, proactively supporting all facets of Concorde’s mission, and working with key members of the academic team to support student success. An Online Adjunct Instructor is responsible for fostering and encouraging an online culture of learning through appropriate distance delivery mechanisms. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde’s Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from nationally or regionally accredited institution, in discipline of course OR Master’s Degree with 18 course hours of graduate level courses in related subject areas which support curriculum content
At least 1 year of online teaching experience (Preferred)
Successful completion of the Concorde Online Facilitator Training course
Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others
Must be able to read and follow lesson plans or guides, present educational information to participants in a clear fashion, address questions or concerns and utilize effective training/instructional methods to reinforce learning
Access to personal computer, broadband Internet services, and other hardware/software as determined by the Dean of Online Learning and/or the LMS Administrator
Able and willing to:
Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Canvas
A minimum of two years online teaching experience

Responsibilities

Prepare for teaching.
Prepare for class starts by ensuring assigned sections are free from error, all due dates are set appropriately, digital materials are accessible, and course(s) is paired correctly with any 3rd party tools
Follow approved lesson/unit plans provided by the College
Keep informed of current standards related to instructional area
Teach assigned course(s).
Follow approved curriculum/course outline
Present material in an engaging and positive fashion
Maintain an online classroom environment conducive to learning
Provide three synchronous sessions each term, in week one, week four, and week nine
Respond to student communication within 24 hours
Post interactive responses to student discussion posts within the LMS at least four times each week and at least once on the weekend
Grade all assignments submitted by students within 72 hours
Provide robust feedback to help with student success along with grading based on rubrics provided
Support student success.
Evaluate student progress
Report high-risk students to the Dean of Online Learning
Reach out to students who are struggling or are high-risk
Supplement student material when needed
Refer students to their campus’s Academic Dean/Program Director/Student Affairs if additional advising is necessary
Keep accurate and timely records.
Maintain student records and grades
Post mid-term grades within 48 hours of the start of week six
Other duties as assigned