Doctor of Nursing Practice Faculty
About The Position
Walden University’s School of Nursing seeks part-time adjunct faculty for its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Faculty teach graduate-level courses in an online environment and mentor doctoral students. They may serve as chair, faculty advisor, or second member of doctoral project study committees. The position reports to the Academic Program Coordinator and works closely with Academic Coordinators, academic advising, and administrative staff in the School of Nursing. Faculty teach using the CANVAS platform and communicate knowledge, feedback, and critique to students through thoughtful, well-written, respectful, and timely online interactions. Faculty are expected to follow university requirements and be present in the online classroom at least four days per week, with responses to student questions posted within 48 hours. Training is provided in teaching methods, the electronic learning platform, university and school policies and programs, academic integrity assessment, and DNP project supervision. Faculty must maintain relevant licenses and certifications and keep current with research.
Requirements
- Earned master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and earned DNP from an accredited institution; the DNP is preferably in nursing or a closely related field.
- Active, unrestricted RN license in one of the 50 U.S. states.
- At least one year of practicum experience.
- Expertise in areas of scholarship, theory, and nursing education.
- Commitment to advocating for students’ learning and development needs.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and human-relations skills.
- Maintain required licenses and appropriate certifications to continue teaching.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) certification or executive leadership experience.
- Online teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses using the CANVAS online learning platform and interact with students in the classroom.
- Be present in the online classroom at least four days per week and respond to student questions within 48 hours.
- Provide students with timely, thoughtful, well-written instruction, feedback, and critique in a respectful environment.
- Serve as a chair, faculty advisor, and/or second member of doctoral project study committees.
- Mentor doctoral students and supervise DNP projects, as applicable.
- Follow Walden University Faculty expectations, policies, procedures, and applicable program requirements.
- Maintain required licenses and certifications and stay current with research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations.
- If participating in research, faculty may publish and acknowledge Walden University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
