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

• 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

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

• 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