Educated Citizen 401 Online Adjunct Faculty

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

3d•Remote

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist College: Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health. NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum. OUR MISSION As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community. We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about ” By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of a larger community. With Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: EDUCATED CITIZEN 401 ONLINE INSTRUCTOR – SUMMER 2026 Experienced instructor needed to teach baccalaureate 400-level final research and exhibit course that draws upon research and inquiry from 100-300 level courses as well as community engagement experiences. The 2-credit course is designed to empower students to embrace their role as "Educated Citizens" committed to lifelong advocacy and community transformation. Through research-based inquiry, students will engage with pressing social issues and develop advocacy strategies that align with NMC's mission of fostering healthy communities. Students will critically analyze social challenges, effectively communicate their findings, and implement meaningful actions to promote positive change. The course is taught in an online, asynchronous modality from May 26-July 31, 2026. Resources are provided. Experience teaching in an online environment is required. There are periodic meetings with other faculty and leaders in the course to ensure curriculum integrity and uniformity. Experience with Brightspace LMS is a plus! Candidates with a strong background in community advocacy and healthcare are preferred so one is ready to guide students in preparing their final exhibit and integrating knowledge related to a social issue in the community. Minimally, a master's degree in social science or community advocacy and leadership related field is required. Please submit your resume and two references.

Requirements

Completion of terminal degree deemed appropriate per programmatic needs in the assigned discipline from a regionally accredited institution required, with a minimum of 18 semester hours in content-specific related field; master’s and/or doctoral degree in related field preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in area relevant to program assignment required; one or more years of experience in teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.
Where appropriate, Nebraska licensure and national certifications are required of faculty employed at Nebraska Methodist College.
Ability to provide academic instruction, read, analyze, interpret and grade academic assignments in a higher educational environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency with personal computer and standard office applications.
Knowledge of various teaching methods and adult learning styles.
Skill in the effective use of resources including time, information and available services.
Knowledge and support of the College mission statement and its values.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Brightspace LMS is a plus!
Candidates with a strong background in community advocacy and healthcare are preferred so one is ready to guide students in preparing their final exhibit and integrating knowledge related to a social issue in the community.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate effective instructional methodology.
Command of the subject and use of effective teaching/learning methods.
In conjunction with Program Director and/or Course Coordinator, facilitate clear formulation of learning objectives/outcomes demonstrated by thorough course planning, and thorough preparation for individual classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical sessions.
Skill in communicating with students and challenging them to go beyond what is required.
Effective course implementation through the use of a variety of instructional methods, as appropriate, to foster an environment to stimulate student interest and pursuit of learning.
Integrity, open-mindedness and objectivity in presenting material.
Ability to relate the subject to other areas of knowledge.
Collaboration with other faculty in the development of curriculum.
Systematic assessment of student learning.
Provision of constructive feedback in a timely manner to students to foster professional development.
Punctuality and reliability in conduct of classes.
Course revision as needed to increase effectiveness
Demonstrate interpersonal and team skills
Supports collegiality by behaving in a professional manner with faculty, staff and administration.
Responds to communications and requests in a timely fashion.
Treats staff and faculty in a professional manner.
Supports College strategic initiatives.
Responds appropriately to guidance and constructive criticism.
Maintains a professional appearance appropriate for the position.
Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values and Standards of Behavior.
Participates in required meetings and events as appropriate.
Fulfills mandatory job requirements (e.g., timely submission of syllabi and grades, AOR, maintenance of certification/licensure, related employee health requirements as applicable).