Pharmacology Didactic Visiting Professor (Remote)

About the role

Chamberlain University is hiring a part-time, remote Pharmacology Didactic Visiting Professor to teach NR293: Pharmacology for Nursing Practice. The course covers the clinical aspects of drug therapy through the nursing process, life-span implications and basic pharmacology principles, including common medication classes, prototype drugs, mechanisms of action, safe dosage, side effects and medication teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and profession.
• Take full responsibility for the autonomy of individual teaching loads.
• Evaluate students and give documented feedback, and be available for student remediation.
• Correct and return homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments and clinical paperwork in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and the College.
• Keep the course coordinator informed of student and agency issues, and work with administration and other faculty to improve operations and student satisfaction.
• Participate in the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts and departmental and campus policies.
• Serve as a professional role model and act as a positive influence in group problem solving and negotiation.
• Comply with regulatory rules and report to the dean or assistant dean.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Unencumbered Illinois RN licensure; multi-state (compact) licensure preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, initiative and prudent judgment.
• Genuine passion for nursing, education and lifelong learning.
• Exceptional subject-matter expertise in instruction, with excellent written and verbal communication.

What we offer

• Pay of $715 to $1,950 per earned credit hour, depending on education and experience; actual pay may vary with course type, experience, location, licensure, market factors, departmental budget and responsibility.