Adjunct Instructor Pool-Graduate Programs of Nursing Practice

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Position Information -------------------

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor Pool-Graduate Programs of Nursing Practice

Position Summary ----------------

The Adjunct Family Nurse Practitioner Program faculty member is responsible for course development and teaching, including clinical supervision as appropriate in online Graduate Programs in Nursing Practice. Responsibilities include assisting the Program Director in developing courses within an innovative curriculum, delivering instruction within the scope of expertise, and helping to ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory expectations. Applicants must be open to including evidence-based complementary and integrative approaches as appropriate in courses taught and support a culture of self-care for students. Applicants with diverse expertise are invited and considered based upon current needs of the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities --------------------------------------

• Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates Graduate Nursing courses as assigned.
• Prepares learning experiences and delivers instruction for online graduate-level nursing courses.
• Develops clinical practicum partnerships and supervises students in clinical practicum experiences as appropriate within workload assignment.
• Adheres to the established class schedule and office hours requirements.
• Submits contracts, book requests, syllabi, grades, evaluations, and other required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses -----------------------------------------

Earned doctorate in nursing; doctoral candidates who will complete degree within 12 months of hire are eligible to apply for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or related area as accepted by accrediting body and unencumbered license or eligible for approval as an advanced practice nurse in Texas are required.

Experience ----------

• Experience as a faculty member in a nursing higher education program is required.
• Experience as a faculty member for a graduate nursing program is preferred.
• Experience in online education is preferred.
• Experience as a practicing advanced practice nurse is required.
• On-going certification during employment is required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ------------------------------

• Knowledge of:
• Family Nurse Practitioner practice models, national standards, professional issues, and their application.
• Effective pedagogical approaches.
• Basic understanding of online educational approaches.
• Familiarity with academic policies and procedures of higher education institutions.
• Thorough understanding of the rules, standards, regulations, and laws related to student and patient information and records, including FERPA and HIPPA.
• Skill in:
• Developing new Graduate Nursing courses with innovative approaches that value relationship-centered and whole-person care.
• Developing and working with an inter-professional team to bring concepts of mind-body-spirit connections, relationship-centered patient care, self-care, and practice management to the curriculum.
• Modeling desired professional practice.
• Working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrating and providing excellent service to both the University and the community.
• Working effectively with other University personnel.

Posting Detail Information -------------------------

Posting Number: 2016AS917P Posting Open Date: Open Until Filled Posting Close Date: Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications for adjunct positions are reviewed as part-time faculty assignments become available. Adjunct positions are posted as pools and do not necessarily reflect our current adjunct needs. Pooled applications are reviewed based on adjunct need.

Supplemental Questions ----------------------

1. What is your Philosophy for serving students?
2. How do you bring a sense of the whole person, mind-body-spirit, into your practice?
3. What is your philosophy of self-care for the professional in supporting resilience?

Documents Needed to Apply ---------------------------

• Required Documents:
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Optional Documents:
• Cover Letter
• Current Employee Application for internal applicants
• Letter of Recommendation
• Education Certification (if necessary)