Online Adjunct Instructor - Professional Identity of the Nurse Leader

Rasmussen University

In this course, components of leadership and management are examined. Students integrate leadership and management principles into data-driven decisions impacting complex microsystems and macrosystems of healthcare delivery. Innovative strategies to facilitate meaningful change are examined with a focus on outcomes aligned with quality improvement processes. Students explore the evolution of professional identity inclusive of integrity, advocacy, leadership, and commitment to safe, effective, evidence-based nursing practice. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings.

Reporting Relationships:

Adjunct Faculty will report to an Academic Dean

Responsibilities:

Competency-Based Education (CBE) allows students to master content and skills within a course or program at their own pace and prioritizes the demonstration of student learning over time.

Students are able to show what they know when they know it.  CBE courses are broken into multiple modules that are self-paced.  Each module has an assessment at the end of it that allows students to demonstrate their mastery of the material.

CBE Combined Instructional/Assessment Adjunct Faculty model consists of one faculty member facilitating and grading student assignment submissions.  Faculty are responsible for running a number of live sessions during the week based on student need.  These live sessions will cover a variety of topics including help with submissions, open office hours, content delivery, and general success strategies.  Grading is facilitated through the use of detailed rubrics and feedback.  

Key Accountabilities:

The essential function of the position include, but are not limited to the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the function.  The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested, directed, and/or assigned.  Adjunct faculty will be assigned up to 3 work units per academic quarter.

Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise

• Dynamic, Active Classroom
  • Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning
  • Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students
  • Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives
  • Organized classroom and efficient use of class time
• Subject Matter Expertise
  • Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students
  • Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise
• Student and University Support and Professionalism:
  • Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean
  • Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s)
• Faculty Meetings and other responsibilities:
  • Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and/or designated by the Dean
  • Appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor and dress will be exhibited at all times
• Professional Development
  • Faculty must complete a minimum of six (6) Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs) annually or two (2) REUs per quarter for each quarter you teach (whichever is less) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in Discipline on an annual basis as described in the faculty handbook

Experience and Qualifications:

• Teaching experience preferred. (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study)
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers.
• Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Online adjuncts will need regular access to a computer with the following system requirements
  • Windows XP or greater
  • Microsoft Office 2010
  • An internet connection

Education, certifications and Licensures:

• Master's degree in Nursing
• Must hold active Minnesota RN License as well as Compact state RN license
• 2+ years experience in field of study
• Rasmussen University follows the requirements set by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and the states in which the campuses operate.
• Must be able to provide professional licenses/certifications required for specialized schools (Health Sciences, Nursing) before teaching. License must be active and unencumbered
• Must be able to provide official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution before teaching.

Benefits & Compensation:

Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. These offerings are meant to support your well-being, offer recognition opportunities and provide personal and career growth resources and support.

Our defined compensation structure is market competitive and is built to reward performance.  Our Online Part-Time (Adjunct) Instructor compensation is determined based on the workload (Work Unit) associated with the specific course assignment. Those selected for these roles can expect a reasonable estimate of the current pay to be $1,700.00 per full-term Work Unit.  We take a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including but not limited to: job and level hired into, location, skill set; experience and training; peer compensation and other business and organizational needs.  This range is subject to change.

Pay is just one component of our total rewards package.  Our part-time employees are eligible for our 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, paid sick leave, a robust learning management system and individual development planning. We also offer continuing education benefits for part-time employees comprised of a tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands.   We are committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

About Us:

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.

It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.