Adjunct Graduate Nursing Faculty (NP/DNP) - Wilkes University
Company Description
Keypath Education is supporting Wilkes University's search to build a pool of qualified adjunct faculty to teach in its Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs within the Passan School of Nursing. This is a rolling recruitment process intended to establish a pool of candidates for future needs. Applicants will be contacted as opportunities become available. Wilkes University invites applicants for a variety of Adjunct Graduate Nursing Faculty Positions in the Passan School of Nursing, in the NP and DNP programs.
Job Description
The successful candidate is responsible for teaching online Graduate Nursing courses in the NP and DNP programs and has an excellent understanding of and practice-based experience in one or more of the course areas and specialties indicated below. Advanced Health Assessment Advanced Nursing Research Advanced Pathophysiology Advanced Role Development in Nursing Advanced Practice in Psych/Mental Health Nursing I, II DNP Project (must have prior experience) Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Health Policy & Politics for Advanced Nursing Practice Health Perspectives of Culturally Diverse, Rural, and Underserved Populations
Qualifications
Terminally Degreed (PhD or DNP) Unencumbered RN license in compact state Communication and taking a lead role in multi-level problem solving with students, Wilkes University administration and staff A minimum of 2 years of successful online teaching experience for courses from an accredited university at the graduate level Proven ability to engage students in active learning to meet required course and program outcomes Experience with learning management systems (LMSs); D2L / Brightspace preferred Please include curriculum vitae or resume, cover letter, a list of 3 professional references, current unencumbered RN license, APRN license, national board certification as appropriate, and degree transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the interview process; officials will be necessary prior to teaching for Wilkes University. Additional Information Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,450 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels. Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia. Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds.