MSN FNP-Faculty
Company: Adtalem Global Education Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 20, 2025
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionWalden University is a member of Adtalem
Global Education (NYSE: ATGE). More than 50 years ago, Walden
University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their
academic goals and making a greater impact in their professionsand
communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115
countries are pursuing a certificate, bachelor's, master's, or
doctoral degree online at Walden. The university offers more than
100 online degree and certificate programs. Walden University is
accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, hlcommission.org. For
more information, please visit WaldenU.edu and
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DescriptionWHAT TO EXPECT AS A WALDEN FACULTY MEMBER
Faculty members educate Walden University students by effectively
and proficiently using online technology and resources so that
knowledge, information, feedback, and critique are imparted to and
shared with students in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well
written, and timely communications. Faculty are required to grade
assignments, participate in discussions, respond to student emails,
use technology designed to enhance the learning experience for
students. This is accomplished in an environment that is respectful
of the student, the faculty member, Walden University, and the
discipline in which the faculty member is involved.
TRAINING
All new faculty members receive specific training from Walden
University in the techniques of online teaching; use of an
electronic learning platform; specifics of the policies,
procedures, and degree programs of the School or College in which
they are going to teach; socialization into the Walden University
culture; assessment of academic integrity of student work; and
research supervision of theses and dissertations. Teaching and
mentorship assignments are contingent upon successful completion of
required training. During the first term of teaching, faculty
members may be assigned a faculty peer mentor (senior colleague) as
an extension of their new instructor training. Peer mentors will
continue to support instruction and provide peer reviews of the
classroom on a regular basis.
COURSE/ TEACHING AVAILABILITY
Faculty members are assigned courses, which are taught using
Canvas, and are responsible for interacting with students within
Canvas. Discussion Boards for classrooms are open 24 hrs/day, 7
days/wk. Faculty members are expected to be in the classroom a
minimum of 4 days/wk and responses to student questions must be
posted within 48 hrs. The university suggests regular and
predictable availability, such as online office hours or regular
online chats; office hours and synchronous student meetings may be
required based on program or college policy.QualificationsTOOLS/
TECHNICAL SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on
performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.
LICENSING/ CERTIFICATIONFaculty Members must be appropriately
credentialed, work currently as a FNP, possess an earned degree
from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's
ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and may be
expected to be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in
specific programs. Faculty Members must maintain their licenses and
any appropriate certifications in order to continue to teach at
Walden University. Faculty Members are also expected to maintain
currency with research by reviewing articles, journals, and
presentations. If participating in research, the Faculty Member may
publish and acknowledge Walden University.All NP Faculty are
required to obtain RN and APRN licensure in the state of Minnesota
and provide evidence of current Advanced Practice certification
before being hired as a Nurse Practitioner Faculty at Walden
University. This position may be eligible for bonus upon hire.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Contributing faculty members may have the opportunity to travel to
university events and residencies. When traveling to these events,
the faculty member will be expected to fully participate in the
event. For core faculty, there will be required travel throughout
the year.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but
may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves
operation of personal computer equipment for 6-8 hours daily and
includes physical demands associated with a traditional office
setting (e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical
functions as necessary).
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Faculty members are expected to have a personal computer with virus
protection and Internet access. Walden University provides a Walden
e-mail account and access to the learning platform,
password-protected faculty sections of the website, university and
college listservs, and other faculty communications tools.
Software Requirements include current Web browser (Internet
Explorer ver. 9.0 or higher or Firefox ver. 19 or higher);
Microsoft Office suite; Adobe Reader; Adobe Flash Player; Apple
QuickTime; Windows Media Player; antivirus software (e.g., McAfee
or Norton) installed, running, and kept current by promptly
installing the upgrades and patches made available by the software
manufacturer. Software versions are subject to change
Additional InformationIn support of the pay transparency laws
enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this
position is as follows:
Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted
by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training;
geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors;
departmental budgets; and responsibility. Walden also offers other
opportunities for its contributing faculty members, such as
dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research
reviewing, and dissertation and doctoral study mentoring.
Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions
you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your
salary requirements. Equal Opportunity - Minority / Female /
Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Keywords: Adtalem Global Education Inc, Chicago , MSN FNP-Faculty, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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