[Hiring] Online Adjunct Instructor - Foundations of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practice @Rasmussen University

Role Description

In this course, students are introduced to the role, scope, and standards of practice of the adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. Topics covered include:

• Foundations of diagnostic reasoning
• Strategies to integrate theory and current evidence
• Person-centered primary care of the adult-gerontology primary care population
• Analysis of legal, ethical, social, cultural, and global factors impacting primary healthcare

Reporting Relationships:

• Adjunct Faculty will report to an Academic Dean

Responsibilities:

• Competency-Based Education (CBE) allows students to master content and skills at their own pace.
• CBE courses are broken into multiple self-paced modules with assessments at the end.
• CBE Combined Instructional/Assessment Adjunct Faculty model consists of one faculty member facilitating and grading student assignments.
• Faculty are responsible for running live sessions based on student need, covering various topics including:
• Help with submissions
• Open office hours
• Content delivery
• General success strategies
• Grading facilitated through detailed rubrics and feedback.

Key Accountabilities:

• Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
• Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise
• Dynamic, Active Classroom
• Creating high levels of student engagement through activities and community building
• Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives
• Organized classroom and efficient use of class time
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Student and University Support and Professionalism
• Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean.
• Faculty Meetings and other responsibilities include:
• Attending events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as designated by the Dean
• Exhibiting appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor, and dress at all times
• Professional Development: Faculty must complete a minimum of six (6) Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs) annually or two (2) REUs per quarter for each quarter taught.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study)
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Online adjuncts will need regular access to a computer with the following system requirements:
• Windows XP or greater
• Microsoft Office 2010
• An internet connection

Requirements

• Doctorate in Nursing
• Must hold active Minnesota RN License and certified AGNP or FNP
• 2-3 years experience as an AGNP or FNP
• Must provide professional licenses/certifications required for specialized schools (Health Sciences, Nursing) before teaching
• Must provide official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution before teaching

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program
• Defined compensation structure that is market competitive
• Online Part-Time (Adjunct) Instructor compensation estimated at $1,700.00 per full-term Work Unit
• Part-time employees are eligible for:
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid sick leave
• Robust learning management system and individual development planning
• Continuing education benefits including tuition reduction on courses taken within the family of brands
• Commitment to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered