[Hiring] Online Adjunct Faculty - DNP Program @Best Care

Role Description

Provide effective student instruction to meet course objectives for Nebraska Methodist College's DNP program. Course(s) to be taught online.

Responsibilities

• Teaching
  • Demonstrate effective instructional methodology.
  • Command of the subject and use of effective teaching/learning methods.
  • Facilitate clear formulation of learning objectives/outcomes in conjunction with Program Director and/or Course Coordinator.
  • Skill in communicating with students and challenging them to go beyond what is required.
  • Effective course implementation through a variety of instructional methods.
  • Integrity, open-mindedness, and objectivity in presenting material.
  • Ability to relate the subject to other areas of knowledge.
  • Collaboration with other faculty in the development of curriculum.
  • Systematic assessment of student learning.
  • Provision of constructive feedback in a timely manner to foster professional development.
  • Punctuality and reliability in conduct of classes.
  • Course revision as needed to increase effectiveness.
• Professionalism
  • Demonstrate interpersonal and team skills.
  • Support collegiality by behaving in a professional manner with faculty, staff, and administration.
  • Respond to communications and requests in a timely fashion.
  • Treat staff and faculty in a professional manner.
  • Support College strategic initiatives.
  • Respond appropriately to guidance and constructive criticism.
  • Maintain a professional appearance appropriate for the position.
  • Follow and understand the mission, vision, core values, and Standards of Behavior.
  • Participate in required meetings and events as appropriate.
  • Fulfill mandatory job requirements (e.g., timely submission of syllabi and grades, AOR, maintenance of certification/licensure).

Qualifications

• Completion of terminal degree deemed appropriate per programmatic needs in the assigned discipline from a regionally accredited institution required, with a minimum of 18 semester hours in content-specific related field; master’s and/or doctoral degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in area relevant to program assignment required; one or more years of experience in teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.
• Where appropriate, Nebraska licensure and national certifications are required of faculty employed at Nebraska Methodist College.

Requirements

• Ability to provide academic instruction, read, analyze, interpret, and grade academic assignments in a higher educational environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computer and standard office applications.
• Knowledge of various teaching methods and adult learning styles.
• Skill in the effective use of resources including time, information, and available services.
• Knowledge and support of the College mission statement and its values.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
• Faculty who work with students completing clinical assignments will be required to meet Medium Work standards - exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Physical Activity:
  • Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Balancing, Climbing, Carrying, Crawling, Crouching, Distinguish colors, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping/bending, Twisting, Walking.
  • Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Seeing/Visual, Speaking/talking.
  • Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Fingering/Touching, Grasping, Keyboarding/typing, Sitting.

Job Hazards

• Not Related: Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses), Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps).
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools: Explosives (pressurized gas), Electrical Shock/Static, Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma.
• Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex), Mechanical moving parts/vibrations.