Description:

Job Description Summary:

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 School 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 vocation. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to:

All Assignments

Completes the required orientation for adjunct faculty
Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that supports the diverse learning needs of the student population based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching practices
Apprises students of their progress in coursework or project completion and for those who are not meeting expectations, establishes a mutual learning plan to achieve stated goals
Notifies the program director/chair (and course manager if relevant) of at-risk students as soon as identified and at least weekly thereafter
Completes final evaluation of student performance and submits student grades on time
Participates in program and course faculty meetings as needed
Meets with program faculty to review the course and make recommendations for improvements
Refers students to appropriate learning and support resources.

Teaching (Theory)

Prepares and conducts effective online learning activities congruent with the course objectives
Plans learning experiences that are appropriate for practice doctoral pedagogy
Organizes and maintains the Canvas course
Responds to student electronic and other communications within 48 hours
Prepares and reviews student projects and evaluates learner performance in the classroom
Meets with students as requested outside of class to provide learning support
Submits attendance as required by the university

DNP Project Chair

Provides guidance and support for the development and implementation of a DNP project consistent with the objectives of the project and DNP project guidelines
Manages the DNP project committee to support the student with the development and implementation of their DNP project
Mentors students through the completion of their projects
Advocates for students through the completion of their projects
Responds to student electronic and other communications within 48 hours
Meets with students and/or the project committee as needed or requested

Education and/or Experience:

Earned doctorate is required. Doctorate in nursing (PhD or DNP) from an accredited institution of higher learning is preferred
Experience with advanced nursing or advanced nursing practice is required
Experience teaching diverse students at the graduate level is preferred
Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience
Experience working with practice project implementation in healthcare and community organizations is preferred

Skills

Function effectively as a project mentor and member of a project team
Able to communicate electronically as well as by other means

Abilities

Express or exchange ideas
Read and write clearly
Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors
Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of nursing, and university
Have a clear vision for project management

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.

Employee Status:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type:

Part time

Job Shift:

Pay Range:

Based on teaching assignment, a reasonable estimate for this position is between $600 - $8000.Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.

Adjunct Faculty

Samuel Merritt University

Compensation Overview