Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Summary

Join American College of Education as an Adjunct Faculty and contribute to a supportive learning environment. You will teach online courses, interact with students, and provide feedback. Responsibilities include academic and teaching duties, service to the college community, and professional development. Competitive pay is offered per student per course, with additional opportunities for committee work and course development. The ideal candidate demonstrates self-reliance, a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to the college's B Corp mission. Successful candidates will have a terminal degree or exceptional master's-level knowledge, teaching experience, and proficiency in online teaching methodologies.

Requirements

• Earned terminal degree or demonstrates exceptional content knowledge at the master’s level in a field associated with the department
• Current/unencumbered RN license in required states; Preferred current healthcare provider CPR
• Previous teaching experience required: 5+ years of full-time clinical experience in the area/areas of teaching responsibility; knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and evaluation
• Demonstrated experience in successfully developing online/virtual professional relationships
• Evidence of professional research and/or creative endeavors and expertise in the field
• Capable of interpreting and writing an analysis of sophisticated educational research documents
• Current knowledge of online principles and techniques
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite applications proficiently
• Ability to use or learn how to use appropriate technology, include conferencing and learning management systems
• Understands and practices appropriate relationships between students, collegial and leadership

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses assigned by ACE, using approved course content and related educational materials provided by ACE
• Interact directly with students in an appropriate, professional manner
• Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for students
• Respond in a timely manner to student requests for information, clarification of content, posts, and personal queries, and contacts inactive students as the need arises
• Oversees the quality of the course by reviewing the functionality and content, ensuring high-quality delivery of content
• Expands the student experience by “fingerprinting” the course content with unique personal experience, insights, or other professional knowledge
• Monitors and provides appropriate student feedback on assignments within college policies
• Synthesize and reports student performance data in a timeline manner
• Supports the policies procedures and guidelines of the program and institution
• Aid student learning of ethical conduct, particularly related to plagiarism and copyright infringement; follows appropriate procedures in reporting infractions
• Directs students to supplemental resources as needed to enhance their individual skills and abilities
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and leadership of the college including attending required meetings
• Promotes the vision, mission, and culture of the college within and beyond the institution
• Provides appropriate leadership within one’s individual sphere of influence
• Maintains a professional and technical knowledge of the curricula and industry by participating in leading-edge educational workshops/seminars, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. This includes maintaining a deep knowledge of emerging issues and trends related to the department
• Ensures the quality of program and course offerings by supporting and promoting research

Preferred Qualifications

Proven teacher leadership in higher education, remote experience preferred

Benefits

• Adjuncts are paid per student per course here at ACE, and in general the pay is $50/student at the bachelor and master levels, and $126/student at the doctorate level
• There are also opportunities to serve on paid committees, as well as receive payment for writing and developing courses