Nursing, Graduate, Adjunct Faculty

University of Saint Joseph•West Hartford, CT

2d•$3,000 - $3,700

About The Position

The University of Saint Joseph is recruiting several adjunct faculty members to teach graduate nursing courses during the Summer and Fall 2027 semesters. Courses combine asynchronous learning with synchronous online sessions. Clinical courses also require one in-person meeting per month. Teaching assignments are part-time, semester-based, and depend on student enrollment and department needs. Courses may be delivered in person, synchronously online, or asynchronously online, and may be scheduled during the day, evening, weekdays, or Saturdays. Adjunct faculty teach 2–6 credits designated as contact time with students, provide timely grading and constructive feedback, hold regular office hours with at least one additional hour of weekly student support, and provide clear, qualified instruction. Faculty use University teaching technology, meet all scheduled class periods, submit mid-semester and final grades on time, and leave course records with the department chairperson upon completion. They are expected to support student success and maintain regular attendance. Applicants should submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing their subject-area strengths, interests, applicable teaching experience, and general availability. The Department Chairperson reviews applications and contacts qualified applicants when an opening arises in a relevant subject area.

Requirements

Earned master's degree in nursing.
Licensed or eligible for licensure by the state of Connecticut as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
At least two years of experience practicing in the role of a nurse practitioner.
Cultural competency to work with a diverse student and/or employee population.
Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Earned doctoral degree in nursing (DNP).
Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach 2–6 credits designated as contact time with students.
Grade student assignments in a timely manner and provide feedback that promotes academic success.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours and be available for at least one additional hour per week, in person or virtually, to support students.
Demonstrate knowledge of current methods and practices for teaching college-level courses and deliver clear, qualified instruction related to the course subject.
Learn and use technology offered by the University to facilitate teaching.
Meet all designated class periods during the semester as dictated by the academic calendar.
Submit mid-semester and final grades to the Registrar's Office within required timeframes.
Leave course records with the department chairperson upon completion of the course.
Provide a supportive atmosphere for student success.
Maintain regular attendance.