Adjunct Faculty and Course Author, College of Professional Studies-School of Nursing

Position Summary

As a Christian university, Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.

The School of Nursing is seeking an adjunct instructor and course writer/subject matter expert for the MSN Program, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. This individual will collaborate with the Online Curriculum Team, instructional designer, and Assistant FNP Program Director to create, teach, and evaluate graduate-level FNP courses in an online format.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Write and revise graduate-level nursing courses in collaboration with the Online Curriculum Team and Assistant FNP Program Director, including syllabi, modules, lectures, assignments, assessments, rubrics, and instructional materials for both didactic and clinical courses.

* Teach assigned online FNP courses and provide post-course revisions after the first offering.

* Submit course materials that are accurate, polished, and professionally written (grammar, syntax, spelling, formatting, clarity, and consistency), ensuring content accuracy, currency, and relevance to advanced practice nursing.

* Complete required training in online teaching and course development.

* Participate in required meetings with the MSN Curriculum Committee and curriculum specialists.

* Maintain adherence to curriculum development, teaching schedules, established timelines and deliverables for course development.

* Engage in professional development is required.

* Ensure all content meets institutional academic integrity standards and accreditation requirements.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

* A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.

* Proficiency with online learning platforms and educational technology.

* Effective teaching abilities and experience working with adult learners.

* Demonstrated higher education teaching experience.

* Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Ability to produce clear, organized, and professional course materials.

* Strong analytical, logical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

* Attention to detail and accuracy in all work.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with professionalism in written and verbal interactions.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

* Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex clinical concepts into accessible educational materials.

* Integrate professional standards (i.e., NONPF NP core competencies, AACN Essentials, APRN Consensus Model, ANA Code of Ethics, etc.) into course materials.

Additional Information

EDUCATION

Required:

* National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP).

* Active, unencumbered Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.

* Active, unencumbered Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.

* Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or doctoral degree in nursing or related field.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

* Minimum of three years of professional FNP clinical practice experience.

* Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the field of instruction.

* At least two years of experience teaching in an online graduate nursing program.

* Experience writing online graduate-level nursing curriculum, including proven ability to develop measurable outcomes using Bloom's taxonomy ensuring clear alignment with course content, instructional strategies, and assessments.

* Familiarity with AACN Essentials, NONPF NP Core Competencies, and National Task Force (NTF) standards for NP education.

* Familiarity with competency-based education models.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

* Remote course writing and online teaching.

* Required attendance at virtual meetings with the Online Curriculum Team and MSN Curriculum Committee.

* Adjunct instructors are classified as part-time faculty and are not eligible for university benefits.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

* Private workstation, computer, or laptop with webcam and microphone (tablets not sufficient).

* Reliable high-speed internet access.

* Strong skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (i.e., Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

* Use of professional writing support tools (e.g., Grammarly).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

* None

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Adjuncts will be paid based on their highest degree and level of course taught. The range for most undergraduate and graduate programs is $800 to $900 per credit hour.