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(Nursing) Online Adjunct Faculty – Physiology and Pathophysiology

Role overview

Summary

This role is for an online adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University, focusing on advanced physiology and pathophysiology. You will support student success through engaging instruction and assessment, contributing to the College of Nursing Health Care Professions.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in nursing (APRN) or a DO, MD, or Master's prepared Physician's Assistant.
  • Active, current, unrestricted and unencumbered multi-state RN license.
  • Current board certification required in area of practice.
  • Minimum of 2 years professional experience.
  • Preferred: Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate online classroom instruction and discussions
  • Engage students in achieving course learning outcomes
  • Assess student performance and provide feedback
  • Incorporate current industry knowledge and best practices into teaching

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Engagement Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Communication

About the company

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Grand Canyon University

  • Higher Education
  • Large
  • 1,001–5,000
GCU is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. GCU helps students find their purpose with next-generation education, including over 200 academic programs in high-demand fields. GCU offers traditional students and working professionals generous scholarship opportunities, student support resources, on-campus state-of-the-art facilities, dynamic online classrooms, innovative learning experiences and more. For more information visit gcu.edu.

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Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking passionate adjunct instructors to help prepare the next generation of professionals and leaders. As an adjunct, you will provide engaging, high-quality instruction while supporting student success in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

College of Nursing Health Care Professions

Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: This course focuses on advanced physiology and pathophysiology principles across the life span. This course is used to guide the advanced nursing practice learner in understanding normal function and interpreting changes in normal function that result in symptoms and diagnostic markers indicative of illness. Emphasis is placed on the following systems: cellular environment and inflammatory changes; fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance; genetics, genetic diseases, and the role of the environment; stress, disease, and the development of neoplasms; hematology and alterations in immunity. In addition, the physiology and pathophysiology of the endocrine, pulmonary, renal, digestive and integumentary, cardiovascular and lymphatic, musculoskeletal, reproductive, and neurological systems, including mood disorders, are addressed. 

Why Work at GCU?

  • Tuition benefits for adjunct employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee perks and discounts
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives

Location:

Remote - Online

What You Will Do

  • Facilitate online classroom instruction and discussions
  • Engage students in achieving course learning outcomes
  • Assess student performance and provide feedback
  • Incorporate current industry knowledge and best practices into teaching
  • Support the mission and values of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in nursing (APRN) or a DO, MD, or
  • Master's prepared Physician's Assistant
  • Nurses must maintain an active, current, unrestricted and unencumbered multi-state RN license 
  • Current board certification required in area of practice 
  • If APRN, must obtain AZ APRN license
  • Minimum of 2 years professional experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

  • Your current resume/CV with specific details on experience with dates
  • Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred degrees

Join GCU and help students discover their purpose, achieve their goals, and make an impact in their communities.

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