Adjunct Faculty - Online FNP Program

Description :

Job Description Summary :

The adjunct faculty member teaching an online MSN course is accountable to the Lead faculty for the course. The adjunct faculty member teaching in an online format is responsible for creating a positive learning environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the course and for implementing the course policies as identified in the course syllabus to ensure the successful achievement of course objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Who we are : Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities.

We have spent more than a century preparing outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement, and are deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion.

At the College of Nursing, we are at the forefront of educational innovation in theory and practice to prepare highly competent professional nursing leaders who are engaged in the advancement of nursing practice and the improvement of health for diverse populations / peoples.

Our mission is to prepare highly skilled nurse clinicians and nurse leaders who promote health and well-being across diverse populations and communities, recognize the importance of Social Determinants of Health, and practice with compassion, kindness, and respect.

Join a team of dedicated educators : Our faculty are known for their passion for growing the nursing profession. With this passion, we strive to awaken curiosity in our students and instill lifelong learning.

Congruent with our values, we work hard to inspire service and leadership in our students and in our surrounding communities.

For this reason, the role of faculty is vitally important because of their unmatched position to shape the professional and personal development of graduates.

Adjunct faculty are responsible for creating a positive learning environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the course and implement the policies identified in the course syllabus to ensure the successful achievement of course objectives.

Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to :

Teaching (Theory)

• Prepares and conducts effective classroom / hybrid / online learning activities congruent with the course objectives
• Plans learning experiences that are appropriate to the level of the student
• Organizes and maintains the Canvas course
• Responds to student electronic and telephone communications within 48 hours
• Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects and evaluates learner performance in the classroom
• Meets with students as requested outside of class to provide learning support
• Submits attendance at the start of course

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience

• RN License or NP License may be required dependent upon course content
• Masters in Nursing, or related field is required
• Demonstrated current competence in theory area
• Effective leadership and communication skills
• Past experience in teaching online preferred

The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment, and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence.

Benefits of Working at SMU

Health, Dental, Vision Care

SMU offers a broad range of employee benefits including health, vision, and dental care; sick leave, vacation and holiday leave, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary tax-deferred annuities, educational leaves, sabbatical leaves, tuition reimbursement, tuition remission on SMU courses, disability insurance, and more.

SMU offers HMO, EPO and PPO health insurance plans, Delta Dental coverage, and VSP vision coverage.

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

A Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that aren’t covered by your insurance plan or elsewhere.

It’s a smart, simple way to save money while keeping you and your family healthy and protected.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after school programs, and child or elder daycare.

A DCFSA is a smart, simple way to save money while taking care of your loved ones so that you can continue to work.

Life Insurance

As a means of financial protection, basic life insurance is provided for employees. Insurance may be purchased to benefit-eligible employees in order to supplement additional basic life insurance coverage.

Employees that purchase supplemental life insurance may also purchase coverage for dependents.

Retirement 403(b)

A retirement plan that includes investment alternative and a matching contribution plan is available to all benefit-eligible employees.

The retirement plan rewards special contributions of the long-service employee by providing a measure of financial security during retirement.

You Are Welcome Here

SMU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process within the University or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.

Nondiscrimination is consistent with the principles and practice of the University and is in compliance with Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.