Adjunct Nursing Theory Instructors (Online)

Position Summary: The Adjunct Nursing Theory Instructor teaches assigned nursing theory courses and promotes student success through effective instruction and engagement. This position ensures course content aligns with program curriculum and learning outcomes, fosters a supportive learning environment, and serves as a professional role model. Qualified candidates must demonstrate expertise in the teaching area, meet academic and regulatory requirements, and maintain required nursing licensure and board approval when applicable Responsibilities: Teach theory course/content as designated. Maintain program curriculum through adherence to course outcomes/exemplars. Create an environment which facilitates student learning. Serve as a professional role model for students. Use teaching strategies that promote clinical judgment, problem-solving, and sound decision-making in clinical practice. Implement a variety of strategies and tools to evaluate student achievement and measure progress based upon the course objectives. Assume total responsibility for teaching, assigning, supervising, and evaluating student learning, in the designated course. Collaborate with course coordinator(s) or program chair to ensure consistency across all course sections. Completes all course-related requirements: Including but not limited to the creation of syllabi, course reports, maintaining attendance records, accommodation forms, midterm grade reporting, and final grades. Participate in all onboarding processes. Participate in the Online Learning Community as assigned, including completing required adjunct faculty modules related to value-added feedback and effective online instruction. Adhere to and consistently follow established Online Faculty Norms, including expectations for communication, engagement, instructor presence, feedback, and responsiveness. Qualifications: Master’s degree in nursing Adjunct theory faculty will be academically and experientially qualified and maintain expertise in areas of responsibility. Adjunct faculty teaching in the online nursing program will have experience in online learning environments. Candidate must have relevant clinical, professional, and/or teaching experience in related content of courses assigned to teach. Candidate must hold a current, unencumbered professional nurse license to practice in Missouri. Candidate must be approved by Missouri State Board of Nursing prior to appointment. Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first‑generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work. The Community: Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community. Additional Employment Information: Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)" and produce requested documentation after employment. In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm. Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avila University