Clinical Instructor - Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner. - Faculty

Covista • Remote, REMOTE

20h • $2,800 - $16,320

About The Position

Walden University faculty educate students through online technology and resources, sharing knowledge, information, feedback, and critique through thoughtful, well-written, and timely communications. Faculty grade assignments, participate in discussions, respond to student emails, and use technology to enhance students’ learning in a respectful academic environment.

Faculty members receive university training in online teaching, the electronic learning platform, school and college policies and programs, Walden’s culture, academic integrity assessment, and research supervision. Teaching and mentorship assignments depend on successful completion of required training. New faculty may also receive support from a senior faculty peer mentor, including regular classroom peer reviews.

Faculty teach assigned courses using Canvas and interact with students there. They are expected to be present in the classroom at least four days per week and respond to student questions within 48 hours. Regular, predictable availability is encouraged; online office hours and synchronous meetings may be required by program or college policy.

Family Nurse Practitioner faculty must obtain RN and APRN licensure in Minnesota and provide evidence of current advanced practice certification before being hired. Faculty must maintain relevant licenses and certifications, keep current with research, and may publish research acknowledging Walden University. Contributing faculty may have opportunities to travel to university events and residencies; core faculty are required to travel throughout the year.

Requirements

• Earned master's degree from an accredited institution or an institution recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught.
• Current clinical experience in MSN-FNP practice.
• At least one year of teaching experience in higher education.
• One to two years of online teaching experience.
• Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Obtain RN and APRN licensure in Minnesota and provide evidence of current advanced practice certification before hire.
• Maintain applicable licenses and certifications.
• Record of professional scholarly contributions to the field of specialization.
• Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students in a distance-learning environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication, leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Personal computer with virus protection and internet access.
• Ability to use required software, including a current web browser, Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Apple QuickTime, Windows Media Player, and antivirus software.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses using Canvas and interact with students in the online classroom.
• Grade assignments, participate in discussions, and respond to student emails and questions within 48 hours.
• Be present in the online classroom at least four days per week.
• Provide students with timely knowledge, feedback, and critique through clear written communications.
• Maintain regular and predictable availability, including online office hours or chats when appropriate or required.
• Complete required university training before undertaking teaching and mentorship assignments.
• Maintain relevant licenses and certifications and keep current with research in the field.
• Participate fully in university events and residencies when traveling; core faculty must travel throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level