[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty-MSN FNP @Covista

Role Description

Faculty members educate Walden University students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources so that knowledge, information, feedback, and critique are imparted to and shared with students in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well written, and timely communications.

• Grade assignments and participate in discussions
• Respond to student emails
• Use technology designed to enhance the learning experience for students
• Maintain a respectful environment for students and faculty

Training

• Receive specific training in online teaching techniques
• Use of an electronic learning platform
• Understand policies, procedures, and degree programs
• 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

Course/Teaching Availability

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

Qualifications

• Appropriately credentialed and currently working as a FNP
• Earned degree from an accredited institution
• Licensed or license-eligible to teach in specific programs
• Maintain licenses and certifications to continue teaching
• Current clinical experience in NP practice
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) preferred
• Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate (DNP or PhD) preferred
• Record of professional scholarly contributions
• Minimum of one year’s experience teaching in higher education
• Teaching experience preferred, online teaching experience not required

Travel

• Opportunity to travel to university events and residencies
• Required travel for core faculty throughout the year

Work Environment

• Primarily in a standard office environment
• Exposure to moderate noise levels
• Operation of personal computer equipment for 6–8 hours daily

Technology Requirements

• Personal computer with virus protection and Internet access
• Walden e-mail account and access to the learning platform
• Current Web browser (Internet Explorer ver. 9.0 or higher or Firefox ver. 19 or higher)
• Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Apple QuickTime, Windows Media Player
• Antivirus software (e.g., McAfee or Norton) installed and kept current

Additional Information

• Graduate Course Instruction: $1,560 - $4,080 per Quarter or Semester
• Undergraduate Course Instruction: $700 - $2,200 per quarter
• Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors
• Opportunities for dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research reviewing, and mentoring