AGACNP Adjunct Faculty

AGACNP Adjunct Faculty | Husson University

Husson University in Bangor, ME, has been transforming students’ lives for over 100 years by inspiring and preparing them for professional careers in current and emerging fields through an education grounded in the sciences and humanities. Thousands of students have benefited from this transformative power of education, and we are committed to strategic decisions that ensure this impact continues well into the future. Husson University seeks to attract world-class adjunct faculty to enrich the educational experience of our professionally motivated students. We are committed to building a diverse faculty, part-time and full-time, who excel in teaching and thrive in a multicultural environment. Candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence through teaching, scholarship, and professional experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Example of Duties

The Adjunct Nurse Practitioner Faculty is a fully remote, part-time position responsible for delivering high-quality online instruction and clinical supervision to graduate-level students in the Acute Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) track programs. This role leverages professional expertise to mentor future AGACNPs, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world clinical application. This position collaborates with the track coordinators, the Director of Graduate Nursing and the Online Division. This is a semester by semester position based on the needs of the program.

• Teach assigned courses within the online graduate AGACNP program.
• Deliver course materials, lectures, and assignments in accordance with established curriculum and learning objectives as designed.
• Provide clinical supervision and evaluation of students during their clinical rotations, and communicate effectively with clinical preceptors.
• Assess student performance through a variety of methods, including grading assignments, quizzes, exams, and clinical evaluations.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback per University policies to students to foster critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and professional growth.
• Communicate regularly with the Program Director and Track Coordinator regarding student progress, concerns, and any issues in the course or clinical setting.
• Maintain currency in clinical practice and educational best practices to ensure that course content is relevant and aligned with current guidelines and standards.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and grades in the University’s learning management system (LMS).
• Collaborate with full-time Faculty, the Online Division and the Program Administration to ensure a cohesive and effective educational experience for students.
• Complete end of course summaries at the end of each term.
• Meet with the Program Director at the end of each semester to review course evaluations and provide feedback.
• Completes required training for online teaching and University compliance.
• Attend staff meetings to remain current on program policies and practices.
• Attend faculty development opportunities virtually when available.

Qualifications

Education

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field preferred.
• NP license/certification in specialty track if teaching core courses in that track.
• Master’s degree in education or AGACNPlicensure required (track dependent).

Licensure

• Active unencumbered United States RN licensure.
• Active unencumbered United States Advanced Practice (AGACNP) licensure in specialty areas.

Experience

• Minimum of three years of documented college/university-level teachingpreferred.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience preferred. The faculty must have documented clinical advanced practice expertise in his or her area(s) of teaching responsibility.

Supplemental Information

Graduate Courses

• Master’s Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*
• Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,100.00 per credit hour*
• *Rate is dependent upon the number of students enrolled in the course assigned.

Applicants should submit

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae or résumé
• Contact information for professional references

Husson University is an equal employment opportunity employer