Primary Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family Practicum - Part-time Faculty

Covista • Remote, REMOTE

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About The Position

Chamberlain University is seeking an instructor for NR602, Primary Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family Practicum. The course expands students’ understanding of health assessment principles relevant to the family nurse practitioner role, focusing on the healthcare needs of women and families during reproductive and childrearing years. Students develop skills in health promotion, illness prevention, and the diagnosis and management of common health problems. Care strategies include patient education, protocol development, follow-up, and referral through a precepted primary care clinical practicum.

The university seeks instructors with high professional standards, strong communication skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to practitioner-focused education. The course uses face-to-face interaction blended with technology, including online discussions and assignments. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks, and the teaching commitment is on a course-by-course basis.

Requirements

• MSN and DNP degrees, or MSN and PhD in nursing, are required.
• At least 1–2 years of online teaching experience at the graduate level is required.
• An active, unencumbered compact RN nursing license (multi-state) is required.
• FNP certification is required.
• Clinical experience as an FNP is required.
• Must have subject matter expertise in the course of instruction.
• Must have excellent communication, motivational, and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment.
• Must be willing to obtain an Illinois nursing license before teaching if not already licensed.

Nice To Haves

• Online teaching experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide students with an approved Covista syllabus that follows the local campus template and includes terminal course objectives.
• Organize, prepare, regularly revise, and update course materials.
• Use appropriate online technologies and course-related software, including websites, email, and online discussions, to prepare the course and make it accessible to students.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves learning.
• Set clear course expectations by publishing terminal objectives, assignment and examination dates, and the weighting of evaluation categories.
• Ensure examination content and difficulty correspond to the terminal course objectives.
• Prepare and grade examinations consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree