Casual Faculty – Instructor for Online Prerequisites Course for Health Professions- SUMMER '25

Description

The Instructor is responsible for teaching in the online environment and incorporating recent, evidence-based content into teaching activities. Instructors must complete the School of Nursing and Prerequisite Program compliance requirements for faculty teaching. 

 

The role requires demonstrated knowledge, competence and experience in a specialty area of practice. Experience as an educator is preferred. The role requires excellent organizational, written and oral interpersonal communication skills. The Instructor is directed by and reports to the Director of Strategic Partnerships 

 

Instructor Term  

 

The length of the position is one 11-week term, plus pre-planning and post-grading period. This may be renewed based on the needs of the program and on the approval of the Director of Strategic Partnerships.  

 

Responsibilities  

 

• Responsible for overseeing the attainment of competencies as outlined in course objectives 

• Maintains current competency and knowledge of current evidence in the literature required to enhance teaching and evaluate student performance 

• Follows direction of the Director of Strategic Partnerships and the Instructional Design, Technology, and Support team regarding the adoption of teaching approaches and educational technology to achieve academic course outcomes 

• Attends course planning and faculty meetings as directed by the Director of Strategic Partnerships and/or the Instructional Design, Technology, and Support team 

• Applies principles of adult learning and evidence-based practice 

• Adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that protects the privacy of student educational records 

• Meets with students as requested or when necessary for assistance with content mastery, including responding to emails within 48 hours 

• Provides timely feedback (within one week) on student assignments 

• Communicates any student concerns in writing to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and the student 

• Communicates concerns about non-academic student issues to the Director of Strategic Partnerships

Qualifications

• Master's degree in area of practice (Doctoral degree is preferred) 

• Certification in practice area in specialty, if appropriate to course  

• Experience in teaching role (preferred)  

• Ability to effectively manage details and problem solve in a complex environment  

• Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing 

• Commitment to the mis