Online Full Time Faculty - Nursing, Associate Professor

American Public University System•,

12d•Remote

About The Position

Full-time faculty members are first and foremost teachers and play a key role within a school as course leads. They are united by the common goal of inspiring academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences. They are key to creating a rewarding online learning experience for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them. They provide the resources for a quality learning experience for students by ensuring coherence in the discipline, rigor in the content, and relevance and currency to the practice. Full-time faculty members/course leads contribute to a range of activities that support student learning outcomes, program quality, and discipline integrity, all of which focus on student learning and retention. They work with other departments including instructional design, library and course materials, and marketing.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Nursing or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.
A related Doctoral degree may be considered if the candidate possesses an master's degree in Nursing.
An active unencumbered compact nursing license is required. Candidate must be willing to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
Five or more years of teaching experience is required.
Five or more years of experience in a nursing field is required.

Nice To Haves

Online college-level teaching experience is highly preferred.
Military or VA Nursing experience is preferred.
Research experience is preferred.
CNE certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Initiate, facilitate, interact, and moderate online classroom to support student engagement.
Comply with APU/AMU guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement online.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within the timeframe set forth by APU/AMU policy, providing effective feedback to guide student learning and success.
Engage in the classroom and reply to emails, etc. at least every other day, including one day during the weekend.
Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials.
Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills and effective online learning strategies.
Collaborate with other faculty members or Department Chairs to ensure program, course continuity, currency, relevance, and curriculum intent.
Ensure APU/AMU instructional standards and policies are developed and maintained in course design to align with accreditation, certification, or other requirements.
Conduct scholarly research activity, keep current in one’s own field by reading current literature, engaging with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
Attend school and discipline meetings.
Other duties as assigned.