[Hiring] Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adjunct) @Covista

Role Description

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A WALDEN FACULTY MEMBER

• Educate Walden University students using online technology and resources.
• Impart knowledge, information, feedback, and critique through thoughtful communication.
• Grade assignments, participate in discussions, and respond to student emails.
• Utilize technology to enhance the learning experience.
• Maintain a respectful environment for students, faculty, and the university.

TRAINING

• Receive specific training in online teaching techniques and electronic learning platforms.
• Learn policies, procedures, and degree programs of the School or College.
• Socialization into the Walden University culture.
• Assessment of academic integrity of student work.
• Research supervision of theses and dissertations.
• May be assigned a faculty peer mentor during the first term of teaching.

COURSE/TEACHING AVAILABILITY

• Assigned courses taught using Canvas.
• Interact with students within Canvas; Discussion Boards open 24/7.
• Expected to be in the classroom a minimum of 4 days/week.
• Responses to student questions must be posted within 48 hours.
• Regular and predictable availability, such as online office hours, is suggested.

Qualifications

• DNP required.
• AGACNP certification required.
• 1+ years of teaching experience.
• 1+ years online or technology-enabled instruction experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of current practice experience as an AGACNP required.
• RN and APRN License in at least 1 of the 50 states required.
• Must be willing to acquire a Minnesota RN and APRN license.
• Must have an adequate computer to handle an electronic learning platform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint), zip software, and Adobe Acrobat required.
• Reliable Internet access and alternate access required.
• Significant record of intellectual and professional contributions to the field of Pediatrics.
• Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students.
• Experience with distance learning preferred.
• Must maintain licenses and any appropriate certifications to continue teaching.
• Expected to maintain currency with research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations.

Requirements

• Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed and possess an earned degree from an accredited institution.
• May be expected to be licensed or license-eligible to teach in specific programs.

Benefits

• Graduate Course Instruction: $1,560 - $4,080 per Quarter or Semester, depending on the type and length of the course.
• Undergraduate Course Instruction: $700 - $2,200 per quarter, depending on the type and length of the course.
• Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law.
• Other opportunities such as dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions and research reviewing.

Company Description

Walden University, a Covista institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities.

• Offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs.
• Graduated more than 174,000 students.
• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.