[Hiring] Clinical Instructor - Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner @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, well-written, and timely communications.
• Grade assignments, participate in discussions, and respond to student emails.
• Utilize technology designed to enhance the learning experience.
• Maintain a respectful environment for students, faculty, and the discipline.

TRAINING

• Receive specific training in online teaching techniques and use of an electronic learning platform.
• Learn about 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.
• Teaching and mentorship assignments contingent upon successful completion of required training.
• May be assigned a faculty peer mentor during the first term of teaching.

COURSE/ TEACHING AVAILABILITY

• Assigned courses taught using Canvas.
• Responsible for interacting with students within Canvas.
• Discussion Boards open 24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk.
• Expected to be in the classroom a minimum of 4 days/wk.
• Responses to student questions must be posted within 48 hrs.
• Regular and predictable availability suggested, such as online office hours or regular online chats.

Qualifications

• Appropriately credentialed and currently working as a Clinical Instructor - MSN FNP.
• Earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught.
• Licensed or license-eligible to teach in specific programs.
• Maintain licenses and appropriate certifications to continue teaching at Walden University.
• Current clinical experience in MSN-FNP practice.
• Teaching experience, with 1-2 years of online teaching experience required.
• Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students in a distance learning environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication, leadership, team, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Board Certified FNP.

Requirements

• Earned Master's degree.
• A record of professional scholarly contributions to their field of specialization.
• A minimum of one year experience of teaching in higher education.
• All FNP Faculty required to obtain RN and APRN licensure in Minnesota.
• Provide evidence of current Advanced Practice certification before hiring.

Benefits

• Graduate Course Instruction: $1,560 - $4,080 per Quarter or Semester.
• Undergraduate Course Instruction: $700 - $2,200 per quarter.
• Opportunities for dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research reviewing, and mentoring.

Company Description

Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities.

• Students from across the U.S. and more than 115 countries pursue degrees online.
• Offers more than 100 online degrees and certificate programs.
• Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.