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Walden University Looking for Contributing Faculty-MSN FNP- Remote – AZ License Required Full Time
Location: Walden University LLC – Remote Remote, United States
Opportunity at a Glance
Walden University is an accredited institution that has been serving the higher education needs of professionals for more than 50
years. Offered online, Walden’s doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degree programs are designed to help students achieve their goals so
that, as graduates, they can help advance the lives of others.
As Walden grows, we continue its tradition of quality. With a computer
and a high-speed Internet connection, you can teach on your own schedule while maintaining other professional and personal commitments. The
School of Nursing seeks dynamic, innovative faculty in the Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Practitioner program, Family
Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. The key responsibilities of the position are to teach courses in the specialty area of FNP. This
position reports to the appropriate FNP Specialty Coordinator in the MSN Nurse Practitioner program in the School of Nursing. Part-time
(Contributing) faculty members will also work with other faculty as well as administrators in the College.
years. Offered online, Walden’s doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degree programs are designed to help students achieve their goals so
that, as graduates, they can help advance the lives of others.
As Walden grows, we continue its tradition of quality. With a computer
and a high-speed Internet connection, you can teach on your own schedule while maintaining other professional and personal commitments. The
School of Nursing seeks dynamic, innovative faculty in the Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Practitioner program, Family
Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. The key responsibilities of the position are to teach courses in the specialty area of FNP. This
position reports to the appropriate FNP Specialty Coordinator in the MSN Nurse Practitioner program in the School of Nursing. Part-time
(Contributing) faculty members will also work with other faculty as well as administrators in the College.
Additionally, faculty
members are responsible for maintaining a program of scholarship and/or practice in the area of their specialty, and may assist with faculty
orientation, development, mentoring/monitoring, and evaluation; part-time (contributing) faculty may also participate in school and
university committee service.
Walden’s MSN is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Officially
recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is
an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public’s health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of
baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing.
Responsibilities
WHAT TO EXPECT AS A WALDEN
FACULTY MEMBER
Faculty members educate Walden University students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and
resources so that knowledge, information, feedback, and critique are imparted to and shared with students in thoughtful, carefully
formulated, well written, and timely communications. Faculty are required to grade assignments, participate in discussions, respond to
student emails, use technology designed to enhance the learning experience for students. This is accomplished in an environment that is
respectful of the student, the faculty member, Walden University, and the discipline in which the faculty member is involved.
TRAINING
All new faculty members receive specific training from Walden University in the techniques of online
teaching; use of an electronic learning platform; specifics of the policies, procedures, and degree programs of the School or College in
which they are going to teach; socialization into the Walden University culture; assessment of academic integrity of student work; and
research supervision of theses and dissertations. Teaching and mentorship assignments are contingent upon successful completion of required
training. During the first term of teaching, faculty members may be assigned a faculty peer mentor (senior colleague) as an extension of
their new instructor training. Peer mentors will continue to support instruction and provide peer reviews of the classroom on a regular
basis.
COURSE/ TEACHING AVAILABILITY
Faculty members are assigned courses, which are taught using
Blackboard, and are responsible for interacting with students within Blackboard. Discussion Boards for classrooms are open 24 hrs/day, 7
days/wk. Faculty members are expected to be in the classroom a minimum of 4 days/wk and responses to student questions must be posted within
48 hrs. The university suggests regular and predictable availability, such as online office hours or regular online chats; office hours may
be required based on program or college policy.
Qualifications
TOOLS/ TECHNICAL
SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on
performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
LICENSING/ CERTIFICATION
Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed, work
currently as a FNP, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country’s ministry of education in the
discipline being taught, and may be expected to be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs. Faculty Members must
maintain their licenses and any appropriate certifications in order to continue to teach at Walden University. Faculty Members are also
expected to maintain currency with research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations. If participating in research, the Faculty
Member may publish and acknowledge Walden University.
Evidence of current RN and APRN license in te state of Arizona is required. All
NP Faculty are also required to obtain RN and APRN licensure in the state of Minnesota and provide evidence of current Advanced Practice
certification before being hired as a Nurse Practitioner Faculty at Walden University. This position may be eligible for bonus upon hire.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Earned Doctorate
- A record of professional scholarly
contributions to their field of specialization. - A minimum of one year experience of teaching in higher education.
- Current
clinical experience in NP practice. - Teaching experience, preferred online teaching experience, but not required
- Commitment
to advocating for the learning and development needs of students earning their degrees in a distance learning environment. - Excellent oral and written communication, leadership, team, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Board Certified FNP
TRAVEL
Contributing faculty members may have the opportunity to travel to university events and residencies.
When traveling to these events, the faculty member will be expected to fully participate in the event. For core faculty, there will be
required travel throughout the year.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard
office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for 6-8 hours
daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting (e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical
functions as necessary).
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Faculty members are expected to have a personal computer
with virus protection and Internet access. Walden University provides a Walden e-mail account and access to the learning platform,
password-protected faculty sections of the website, university and college listservs, and other faculty communications tools.
Software Requirements include current Web browser (Internet Explorer ver. 9.0 or higher or Firefox ver. 19 or higher); Microsoft Office
suite; Adobe Reader; Adobe Flash Player; Apple QuickTime; Windows Media Player; antivirus software (e.g., McAfee or Norton) installed,
running, and kept current by promptly installing the upgrades and patches made available by the software manufacturer. Software versions are
subject to change
EEO
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome
everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and
support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
