[Hiring] PMHNP @Covista

Role Description

Contributing faculty members serve in a part-time capacity to educate Walden University Students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources. This is accomplished in an environment that is respectful of students, the Faculty Member, Walden University, and the discipline in which the Faculty Member is involved. Faculty Members are expected to adhere to all Walden University Faculty expectations.

Responsibilities

• Training: All new Faculty Members receive specific training from Walden University in the following areas:
  • Techniques of teaching
  • Use of an electronic learning platform
  • Policies, procedures, and degree programs of the School or College
  • Socialization into the Walden University culture
  • Assessment of academic integrity of student work (including use of www.turnitin.com)
  • Research supervision of theses and dissertations
• Course Teaching: Faculty Members are assigned a course taught using Canvas and are responsible for:
  • Interacting with students within the platform
  • Ensuring timely completion of postings in accordance with the Faculty Handbook
  • Responding to student questions within 48 hours
  • Verifying the accuracy of student postings and submissions
  • Providing feedback and grades through Canvas, with grading due within 7 days from the due date of the assignment
• Availability: Faculty members are expected to be reasonably accessible to students and will publish their availability through:
  • Course syllabi
  • Instructor information in the classroom
  • Other appropriate documents
• Residencies: Faculty Members may be required to attend Residencies held domestically or internationally, where they will:
  • Teach intensives and colloquia
  • Facilitate school and university-wide discussions
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in the field of study or closely related field (or recognized by a country’s Ministry of Education or Counsel of Higher Education) - Required
• Active, unencumbered PMHNP certification
• Minnesota RN and APRN licenses, or willingness to obtain these licenses as a condition of employment
• 1 year of clinical practice as a PMHNP - Required
• Ability to handle an electronic learning platform and use Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint), zip software, and Adobe Acrobat
• Reliable Internet access and alternate access in case primary access becomes unavailable
• Significant record of intellectual and professional contributions to the field of College of Nursing, including experience in the practice of Psychology Mental Health
• Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students in a distance learning environment
• Experience with distance learning preferred
• Faculty Members must maintain their licenses and any appropriate certifications to continue teaching at Walden University
• Expected to maintain currency with research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations

Requirements

• Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed and possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught
• May be expected to be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs

Benefits

• Graduate Course Instruction: $1,560 - $4,080 per Quarter or Semester, depending on type of course taught and length of course
• Undergraduate Course Instruction: $700 - $2,200 per quarter, depending on type of course taught and length of course
• Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law
• Other opportunities for adjunct faculty members, such as dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research reviewing, and dissertation and doctoral study mentoring