Contributing Faculty

Summary

Join Walden University's College of Nursing as a part-time faculty member and teach advanced pharmacology courses to nurse practitioner students. This contributing position involves utilizing online technology to educate students asynchronously via the Canvas platform, requiring a minimum of four days per week online presence and timely responses to student inquiries. The role demands an earned doctorate, higher education teaching experience, current pharmacist/PharmD or active nurse practitioner practice and scholarship, and adherence to Walden University's faculty expectations. Compensation ranges from $1,560 to $4,080 per quarter/semester for graduate courses and $700 to $2,200 for undergraduate courses, depending on factors like experience and course type. The position may be hybrid or remote depending on location.

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate in the field of Pharmacy or Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution
• Current pharmacology patient care experience
• A record of professional scholarly contributions to their field of specialization
• Evidence of current licensure in one of the 50 states in the US
• Have an adequate computer to handle an electronic learning platform, keyboard, pointing device, and computer monitor
• Be able to use Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint), zip software, and Adobe Acrobat
• Have reliable Internet access as well as alternate access in cases where primary access becomes unavailable
• Be appropriately credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and be licensed in order to teach in specific programs
• Maintain their licenses and any appropriate certifications in order to continue to teach at Walden University
• Maintain currency with research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations

Responsibilities

• Teach advanced pharmacology courses for nurse practitioner students
• Work with other faculty and administrators in the College
• Maintain a program of scholarship and/or practice in the area of their specialty
• Assist with faculty orientation, development, mentoring/monitoring, and evaluation
• Participate in college and university committee service
• Educate Walden University students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources
• Interact with students within the Canvas platform
• Be in the classroom a minimum of 4 days per week
• Post responses to student questions within 48 hours
• Verify the accuracy of student postings and submissions
• Provide feedback and grades to students through Canvas
• Publish availability to students through course information
• Adhere to all Walden University Faculty expectations

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience of teaching in higher education
• Recent clinical/practical experience
• 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
• Experience with distance learning

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
• Opportunities for dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research reviewing, and dissertation and doctoral study mentoring
• Hybrid or remote work options depending on location