About this role
Our Opportunity: Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global delivers personalized online education tailored to the unique needs of adults who have work or life experience beyond the classroom, enabling them to develop essential academic and professional skills with the support and flexibility they need to achieve their career goals. Successful candidates in this role will reside in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, area or within a commutable distance. Job Summary: The Purdue Global School of Nursing has an opening for Adjunct Faculty in the ASN program. Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting. Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty. Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success. The mission of the on ground, part-time adjunct Nursing Instructor, regardless of the curriculum, is to provide the student(s), our customer(s), with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the field of their chosen program of study. To accomplish this mission, all instructors will utilize their talents, skills, and abilities in a coordinated and consistent team effort under the guidance and supervision of the Academic Program Head, or his or her designee. What to expect in this role: ● Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success. ● Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 week units) as assigned by the School or program. ● Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class. ● Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials. ● Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework. ● Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students who self- identify with a potential need for an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and comply with all student accommodations communicated by SAS in writing. ● Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress. ● Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar. ● Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog. ● Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested. ● Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program. Experience: ● BSN required. MSN preferred, with 2 years minimum of clinical experience ○ Pediatrics/Maternal-Infant experience required ○ Minimum 2 years related teaching experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus). Higher education teaching experience is preferred. ● Active, unencumbered registered nursing license and/or advanced practice registered nursing license. ● Onsite location requirements in Council Bluffs What we’re looking for: ● Exceptional computer skills. ● Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style and method to suit different audiences. ● Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. ● Capable of building strong working relationships across teams, departments and Schools. Additional Information: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following documents when you are ready to apply: CV/Resume & Unofficial Transcripts. When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript. Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Nursing can expect to receive $3300 per full 10-week course. Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan. Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. A background check will be required for employment in this position. When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript. FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) Purdue Global is an EO/EA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply. #HEJ