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

Covista • Remote, REMOTE

9d • $2,800 - $16,320 • Remote

About The Position

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.

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.

Faculty members are assigned courses, which are taught using Canvas, and are responsible for interacting with students within Canvas. 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

• Appropriately credentialed.
• Work currently as a FNP.
• Possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught.
• May be expected to be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs.
• Maintain licenses and any appropriate certifications.
• Obtain and maintain RN and APRN licensure in the state of Minnesota.
• Provide evidence of current Advanced Practice certification prior to hire as Nurse Practitioner Faculty at Walden University.
• A minimum of one year’s experience of teaching in higher education.
• Current clinical experience in NP practice.
• Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students earning their degrees in a distance learning environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication, leadership, team, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Personal computer with virus protection and Internet access.
• Current Web browser (Internet Explorer ver. 9.0 or higher or Firefox ver. 19 or higher).
• Microsoft Office suite.
• Adobe Reader.
• Adobe Flash Player.
• Apple QuickTime.
• Windows Media Player.
• Antivirus software (e.g., McAfee or Norton) installed, running, and kept current by promptly installing the upgrades and patches made available by the software manufacturer.

Nice To Haves

• Earned Doctorate (DNP or PhD).
• A record of professional scholarly contributions to their field of specialization.
• A minimum 2 years' experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in primary care.
• Teaching experience, preferred online teaching experience.
• A multi-state compact RN license, as well as active RN and APRN licensure in Arizona, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, and Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Educate Walden University students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources.
• Impart knowledge, information, feedback, and critique to students in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well written, and timely communications.
• Grade assignments.
• Participate in discussions.
• Respond to student emails.
• Use technology designed to enhance the learning experience for students.
• Interact with students within Canvas.
• Maintain currency with research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations.
• Participate in university events and residencies (contributing faculty may have the opportunity, core faculty will have required travel).

Benefits

• Other opportunities for contributing faculty members, such as dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research reviewing, and dissertation and doctoral study mentoring.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level