Adjunct Nursing PhD Faculty (Remote, Part-Time)

About the role

Walden University, a Covista institution, is seeking experienced nurse scholars to join its School of Nursing PhD program as part-time, remote faculty. You will teach and mentor doctoral students in a fully online program, working on your own schedule with a computer and high-speed internet. Faculty report to the Academic Program Coordinator and work closely with the academic coordinator, academic advising and research teams.

Key responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses using the Canvas learning management system and engage students in the online classroom
• Mentor doctoral students and serve on dissertation committees
• Log into courses at least four days per week and respond to student inquiries within 48 hours
• Deliver substantive, timely instruction and feedback in a respectful, professional environment
• Stay current in the discipline through research, scholarship and professional activities, and acknowledge the university in publications when appropriate

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing and an earned PhD or doctorate (preferably in Nursing or a closely related field) from an accredited institution
• Active, current, unrestricted RN license in one of the 50 U.S. states, maintained throughout the appointment
• Strong record of scholarship: research, publications, committee service and academic advisement
• At least one year of online teaching experience at master's or doctoral level is preferred
• Experience mentoring doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees; preferred areas of expertise include nursing theory, research methods, leadership, nursing education and population health

Required skills

• Teaching online and using the Canvas LMS
• Dissertation supervision and committee service
• Excellent communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence, organizational and data management skills

New faculty receive training in teaching techniques, the electronic learning platform, dissertation management tools, policies and procedures, Walden culture and academic integrity assessment (including Turnitin). Pay ranges from $1,560 to $4,080 per quarter or semester for graduate courses, depending on course type and length.