Adjunct-Graduate Nursing Adjunct Faculty(Applicant Pool) Id-2253

Description

Husson University in Bangor, ME, has been transforming student's lives for over 100 years. We do this by inspiring and preparing students for professional careers in current and emerging fields as part of an education informed by the sciences and humanities. Husson has helped thousands of students to benefit from the transformative power of education. We're committed to making the strategic decisions now that will allow us to continue transforming lives well into the future. Husson University seeks to attract world-class adjunct faculty to enrich the education experience of our professionally-motivated students. Husson is committed to building a culturally diverse part-time and full-time faculty dedicated to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, scholarship, and professional exprience. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Tasks may be added, deleted or altered as organizational needs evolve, and employee may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, that may be required by their supervisor.
Examples of Duties

Husson University is seeking to add enthusiastic individuals to the adjunct pool to teach courses in our online Master of Science program in Nursing. Our programs are Nurse Practitioner tracks specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Courses are online and run for 15 weeks. Candidates with demonstrated experience an professional experience in the following are encouraged to apply:
Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
Advanced Health Assessment
Advanced Pathophysiology
Evidence Based Practice
Strategy and Analysis of Organizational Process
Healthcare Information and Technology
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
Primary Care
Care of Women, Infants and Children
Psychiatric Nursing
Typical Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Doctoral or Master's degree in nursing and a minimum of five year's experience. Compact License is preferred. Experience with online learning. Requires the ability to effectively communicate subject matter to others. Experience with teaching online using the Course Management system Canvas is desirable. Adjuncts work remotely and spend significant time at a computer. Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software(Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). Strong organizational and time management skills. Personal commitment to providing quality online education. May consist of on-campus trainings at Bangor campus 1-2x per year for professional development as needed.
Supplemental Information

Husson University's Online Adjuncts teach remotely and must have daily access to high-speed internet and a computer(with camera) with an operating system of Windows or Apple OS.
Safety Standard
Each employee shall use care in the performance of duties and act in a manner that will assure maximum safety to themselves, fellow employees, and the public. All unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries shall be reported immediately to the supervisor.

Undergraduate Course:
Masters Prepared $933.33 maximum per credit hour*

Undergraduate Course:
Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared $1,016.67 maximum per credit hour*

Graduate Course
Masters Level Prepared $1,016.67 maximum per credit hour*

Graduate Course
Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared $1,100.00 maximum per credit hour*

*Rate is dependent upon the number of students enrolled in the course assigned.

Lab Sections Undergraduate:
Masters Prepared $1,150.00 per credit hour
Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared $1,250.00 per credit hour

Thank you for considering employment with Husson University. To apply and inquire about your application status, please use our online application system. We kindly request that applicants do not email or call to check on their application status.

This is a pool of part-time adjuncts for the department to draw on as necessary. Applications will be reviewed as needed.

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