Adjunct Graduate Nursing Faculty (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 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program 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 DNP program.Job Description:The successful candidate is responsible for teaching online Graduate Nursing courses in DNP program and has an excellent understanding of and practice-based experience in one or more of the course areas and specialties indicated below.Ethical Principles for Advanced Nursing PracticeLeadership in Advanced Nursing PracticeDNP Project (must have prior experience in this role)Qualifications:Terminally Degreed (PhD or DNP)Unencumbered RN license in compact stateCommunication and taking a lead role in multi-level problem solving with students, Wilkes University administration and staffA 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 outcomesExperience with learning management systems (LMSs); D2L / Brightspace preferredPlease 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.