Adult Gerontology Primary Care Capstone & Intensive - Online Visiting Professor

Company Description

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 campuses and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.

Job Description

Chamberlain University College of Nursing is seeking Online Faculty (part-time) to teach in our Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Specialty Track. We build long-term relationships with superior nurse educators who are experts in their field and committed to providing the finest in practitioner-focused education.

We are presently accepting applications from qualified candidates with interest in teaching a variety of courses for an upcoming session. 

The course available for instruction include:

NR580 - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Capstone & Intensive Practicum (Online Faculty part-time):

This precepted practicum will be with an approved provider in an adult-gerontology primary care practice setting. Focus topics include independent practicum management skills, unfolding case studies, chart reviews and practice critiques.

The student will synthesize all elements of management skills and knowledge and continue to independently analyze, apply and evaluate diverse aspects of patient assessment and healthcare intervention.

At the end of the capstone practicum the student will be prepared for entry into practice providing advanced healthcare to adolescents, adult and older adults after first passing the primary care adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner national certification exam.

In this role, you will:

• Inspire students to complete their programs by providing regular, meaningful feedback about their academic performance, development and participation while encouraging them to engage fully in their education.
• Engage students in meaningful asynchronous threaded discussions at least 4 days per week, moderating participation, evaluating responses and rationales, and responding to questions or comments.
• Evaluate academic progress and comprehension of course content through assigning and grading quizzes, exams and writing assignments.
• Exhibit  Chamberlain Care ™ by displaying behaviors of care, respect and professionalism, creating a culture that fosters collaboration, cooperation and respect among all.
• Be readily available to meet the needs of a student body that is diverse in age, culture and academic preparation.
• Identify and embrace opportunities to enhance student engagement by reaching out to students in need and responding quickly to requests for help.
• Bring your professional experience to life through professional development, introducing industry perspective into courses and sharing information about nursing trends and opportunities with students.
• Promote student success by demonstrating flexibility in style, schedule, and exhibiting your passion for teaching by devoting time and energy to improve scholarly excellence and subject matter expertise.
• Foster a positive learning environment by maintaining accurate records, submitting grades on time, and enforcing academic policies.
• Use appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.
• Model effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
• Set clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.
• Ensure that