Contributing Faculty-MSN AGACNP

Adtalem Global Education

7h•Remote

About The Position

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A WALDEN FACULTY MEMBER Faculty members educate Walden University students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources so that knowledge, information, feedback, and critique are imparted to and shared with students in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well written, and timely communications. Faculty are required to grade assignments, participate in discussions, respond to student emails, use technology designed to enhance the learning experience for students. This is accomplished in an environment that is respectful of the student, the faculty member, Walden University, and the discipline in which the faculty member is involved. TRAINING All new faculty members receive specific training from Walden University in the techniques of online teaching; use of an electronic learning platform; specifics of the policies, procedures, and degree programs of the School or College in which they are going to teach; socialization into the Walden University culture; assessment of academic integrity of student work; and research supervision of theses and dissertations. Teaching and mentorship assignments are contingent upon successful completion of required training. During the first term of teaching, faculty members may be assigned a faculty peer mentor (senior colleague) as an extension of their new instructor training. Peer mentors will continue to support instruction and provide peer reviews of the classroom on a regular basis. COURSE/ TEACHING AVAILABILITY Faculty members are assigned courses, which are taught using Blackboard, and are responsible for interacting with students within Blackboard. Discussion Boards for classrooms are open 24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk. Faculty members are expected to be in the classroom a minimum of 4 days/wk and responses to student questions must be posted within 48 hrs. The university suggests regular and predictable availability, such as online office hours or regular online chats; office hours may be required based on program or college policy.

Requirements

DNP required
AGACNP certification required
1+ years of teaching experience. Preferred.
1+ years online or technology-enabled instruction experience.
At least 1 year of current practice experience as an AGACNP is required.
RN and APRN License in at least 1 of the 50 states is required
Must be willing to acquire a Minnesota RN and APRN license. This license is a requirement for teaching in the MSN NP program
Faculty members are required to have an adequate computer to handle an electronic learning platform, keyboard, pointing device, and computer monitor.
The Faculty Member must be able to use Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint), zip software, and Adobe Acrobat and must have reliable Internet access as well as alternate access in cases where primary access becomes unavailable.
Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students earning their degrees in a distance learning environment.
Teaching, advising and mentoring; commitment to the promotion of applied research and the recruitment and development of a diverse faculty; excellent leadership, communication, team, and human relations skills.
Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and may be expected to be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs.
Faculty Members must maintain their licenses and any appropriate certifications in order to continue to teach at Walden University.
Faculty Members are also expected to maintain currency with research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of teaching experience.
Experience with distance learning is preferred.
Candidates should possess a significant record of intellectual and professional contributions to the field of Pediatrics