Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Nursing Practice

Overview

Posting Details

• Posted:
  February 19, 2026
• Part-Time
• Remote
• Locations:
  Columbus, Ohio;
  Remote

Job Details

Position Summary:
Adjunct Faculty – Doctor of Nursing Practice
Franklin University, a private, independent, accredited, not-for-profit University located in Columbus, Ohio invites applicants for its Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Nursing Practice position. The Adjunct Faculty role for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program includes primary responsibility for providing high-quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment, with an emphasis on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. This role will work a remote schedule.

• Teaches courses in the discipline. Mentors students through evaluation and feedback on assignments and online meetings
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades within established time frames established by the University
• Creates a welcoming, inclusive, and productive learning environment
• Supports the resolution of student issues related to course instruction
• Provides feedback on what is working and what is not with the course
• Participates in all department meetings and required training/education
• Participates in personal professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Faculty

• Minimum of an earned doctoral degree in nursing (PhD, DNSc, DNP) with 18 graduate credit hours in a field appropriate to the teaching discipline, from a regionally accredited college or university
• Current unencumbered RN licensure in the United States
• Commitment to collaborative and collegiate relationships
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Knowledge of higher education regulations, compliance, and accrediting agencies
• Computer proficiency
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and members of the professional community
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Previous teaching experience in a nursing doctoral program
• Experience with mentorship of student scholarly project development
• Demonstrated scholarship
• Leadership experience in the professional community

• The position may be fulfilled remotely

Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals.

From entrepreneurs to CEOs, more than 50,000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.

Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status. We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel a sense of belonging.

We recognize that our collective potential can only be realized when difference is valued, equal access to opportunity is sought, and inclusion is practiced.

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