Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice

About the position

Chamberlain University is seeking superior instructors with high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to providing practitioner-focused education. The role primarily involves sharing knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students in various fields. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks, blending face-to-face interaction with technology for an enhanced learning environment. The specific course being offered is NR585NP - Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice, which introduces research methods for advanced nursing practice, emphasizing scientific reasoning, problem identification, research design, data collection methods, analysis, interpretation, dissemination, and ethical standards in research.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides students with an approved Adtalem Global Education syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, including terminal course objectives.
• Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and updates all course materials.
• Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.
• Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
• Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.
• Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
• Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provides timely feedback to students.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• MSN and DNP (or PhD in nursing degree) are required.
• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience is required; preferably at the graduate level.
• Online teaching experience highly preferred.
• Must have an active unencumbered RN nursing license (compact/multi-state licensure required).
• Must have an active unencumbered APRN nursing license.
• Must be willing to obtain Illinois nursing license (if not already obtained) prior to teaching.
• Must be board certified by ANCC or AACN as ACNP or AGACNP or AGPCNP or FNP or ADULT NP (additional NP certification highly preferred).
• Must have subject matter expertise in the course of instruction.
• Faculty must have excellent communication, motivational, and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment.
• Proficient in using MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), WebEx/Teams (or similar platform) and Internet.

Benefits

• Compensation rate between $715/Earned Credit Hour to $1,950/Earned Credit Hour, depending on the candidate’s education and experience.
• Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.