Our Opportunity:
Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality
education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class
education online. Purdue Global’s School of Nursing has an opening for Adjunct Faculty.
Job Summary:
Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term by term basis.
Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role
participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance
and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty.
Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are
contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and
foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.
In addition to teaching courses, this Adjunct Faculty position will provide support within the
School of Nursing in the areas of onboarding, New Faculty Orientation, faculty scholarship, and
teaching and learning. This Adjunct will be provided appropriate course release time to
prioritize this area of responsibility. This role will report to the Associate Dean.
What to expect in this role:
● Teaching and Learning Support
○ Candidates in this position will take on a faculty support role for the School of
Nursing’s Teaching & Learning team.
○ Provides support to faculty and other assigned projects on a short-term and long-
term basis based on business needs and varying team support requirements
○ Fosters overall excellence in teaching by supporting faculty and staff on
evidence-based teaching practices with a special focus on online and hybrid
learning, as well as on wide-ranging educational technologies used in all
teaching modalities.
○ Provides a faculty and student-centered learning environment which enables
students and faculty to attain success.
○ Partners with faculty to provide voluntary, confidential, and constructive guidance
to promote student success and enhance their scholarly teaching practice
○ Provides a welcoming, collaborative and inclusive learning and networking environment
○ Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.
○ Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are
applicable to the program.
● Additional Adjunct Faculty Expectations:
○ Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 week units) as assigned by
the School or program.
○ Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
○ Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from
students, administrators, and other University officials.
○ Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions
and coursework.
○ Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students
who self-identify with a potential need for an accommodation under the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS),
and comply with all student accommodations communicated by SAS in writing.
○ Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
○ Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
○ Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
○ Performs additional duties assigned by the School.
Experience:
Master’s degree (MSN) in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
Active unencumbered RN license and Advanced Practice Nurse license.
Two to four years related experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus).
What we’re looking for:
● Faculty member who is passionate about providing an exceptional onboarding and
development experience for colleagues.
● Fundamental knowledge of, and strong interest in learning more about, learning
sciences, student success, and faculty development
● Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel and
Powerpoint, as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat and Meet.
● Ability to work in a multicultural environment, across diverse teams, departments, and
Schools.
● Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for
time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
● Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or make
recommendations as appropriate.
● Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication
style and method to suit different audiences.
● Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional
demeanor with people at all levels within the organization and from diverse
backgrounds.
● A commitment to teaching while recognizing the importance of collaboration in an
interdisciplinary academic environment
Additional Information:
● Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
● A background check will be required for employment in this position.
● When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to
provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official
transcript.
● FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
● Purdue Global is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a diverse pool of applicants and
celebrate a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support an inclusive
environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business
needs, striving to ensure a fair and equitable process. All are encouraged to apply.
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