[Hiring] Online Adjunct Instructor - Professional Identity of the Nurse Leader @Rasmussen University

Role Description

In this course, components of leadership and management are examined. Students integrate leadership and management principles into data-driven decisions impacting complex microsystems and macrosystems of healthcare delivery. Innovative strategies to facilitate meaningful change are examined with a focus on outcomes aligned with quality improvement processes. Students explore the evolution of professional identity inclusive of integrity, advocacy, leadership, and commitment to safe, effective, evidence-based nursing practice. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings.

Adjunct Faculty will report to an Academic Dean.

Responsibilities

• Competency-Based Education (CBE) allows students to master content and skills within a course or program at their own pace.
• CBE courses are broken into multiple modules that are self-paced, with assessments at the end of each module.
• CBE Combined Instructional/Assessment Adjunct Faculty model consists of one faculty member facilitating and grading student assignment submissions.
• Faculty are responsible for running live sessions during the week based on student need, covering various topics including help with submissions, open office hours, content delivery, and general success strategies.
• Grading is facilitated through the use of detailed rubrics and feedback.

Key Accountabilities

• Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise
• Dynamic, Active Classroom
• Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques.
• Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning.
• Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives.
• Organized classroom and efficient use of class time.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students.
• Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise.

Student and University Support and Professionalism

• Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean.
• Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses.
• Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and/or designated by the Dean.
• Appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor, and dress will be exhibited 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 communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Online adjuncts will need regular access to a computer with the following system requirements:
• Windows XP or greater
• Microsoft Office 2010
• An internet connection

Education, Certifications and Licensures

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Must hold active Minnesota RN License as well as Compact state RN license.
• 2+ years experience in field of study.
• Must be able to provide professional licenses/certifications required for specialized schools (Health Sciences, Nursing) before teaching.
• Must be able to provide official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution before teaching.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program.
• Online Part-Time (Adjunct) Instructor compensation is determined based on the workload (Work Unit) associated with the specific course assignment.
• Estimated pay is $1,700.00 per full-term Work Unit.
• Part-time employees are eligible for a 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, paid sick leave, and a robust learning management system.
• Continuing education benefits for part-time employees include tuition reduction on courses taken within the family of brands.