Pediatric Visiting Professor (Overnight)

Covista • Las Vegas, NV

6h • $1,120 - $7,245

About The Position

Chamberlain University is hiring a part-time Visiting Professor to teach pediatric nursing in a clinical setting. The professor will mentor students as they demonstrate nursing skills and procedures. The course focuses on family-centered care of children, including normal child care and health alterations from infancy through adolescence. Students participate as members of a multidisciplinary health team to provide health promotion, illness prevention, health restoration and maintenance, and rehabilitative care to children and families. The opening is for an overnight schedule from 1900 to 0700.

The professor develops and delivers an approved course syllabus, prepares and updates course materials, uses course-related technologies, communicates effectively with students, establishes clear course expectations, aligns exams with course objectives, and provides consistent grading and timely feedback. The position also includes other assigned duties and compliance with applicable policies and standards.

The position offers flexible scheduling, compensation per assignment, mentorship and support programs, and opportunities for career growth. Expected compensation is $1,120 to $7,245 per assignment, depending on education and experience and other job-related factors.

Requirements

• A master's degree is required for all faculty positions.
• For undergraduate teaching, 18 graduate hours in the subject being taught are required.
• Requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent motivational and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment.
• Ability to work collegially and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups.
• Additional requirements may apply due to state licensing or accreditation considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide students with an approved syllabus following the local campus template and including terminal course objectives.
• Organize, prepare, and regularly revise and update course materials.
• Use appropriate online technologies and course-related software, including websites, email, and online discussions, to prepare and provide access to the course.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves learning.
• Publish course objectives, assignment and examination dates, and the weighting of evaluation categories to set clear course expectations.
• Ensure exam content and difficulty correspond to the course terminal objectives.
• Prepare and grade exams consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Mentor students in a clinical setting as they demonstrate nursing skills and procedures.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Excellent compensation
• Strong mentorship and support programs
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professor support, student-led study groups, and clinical and career networking opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level