Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) required, Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) preferred., Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience in Home Health, Community, or Public Health., Active Registered Nurse license in Arizona or a compact state is required., Experience in teaching nursing programs, particularly online, is essential..

Key responsibilities:

Teach online undergraduate courses and create engaging activities that promote classroom discussions.

Develop instructional materials that incorporate current teaching methodologies and Community Health trends.

Mentor students outside of classroom hours and assist with their success.

Participate in curriculum design and serve on college committees to enhance the educational mission.

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has openings for an instructor to teach Full Time Community Health in the ABSN Program. As a full-time Faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline.

Schedule: Remote, Full time, Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm AZ time

Benefits: Fully benefit portfolio, including tuition package

Courses and Clinical Areas: Community, Population Health, Home Health

What you will do:

Teach online undergraduate courses and prepare activities that focus on application of content that are engaging and stimulate classroom discussions
Develop and provide instruction that incorporates current teaching methodologies, technologies and Community Health trends that reflect advances in the requisite discipline educational instruction
Foster and encourage an online culture of learning
Compile, administer and grade examinations, complete exam reviews/analysis, assignments, discussion forums and participation meeting prescribed deadlines
Assist students outside of the classroom hours and actively mentor students which may include additional sessions for student success
Assist with curriculum design and development; be a sound advocate for change to programs, curriculum, and teaching methodologies/pedagogies
Participate actively in college or university committees for advancing the overall educational mission of the university
Provide leadership and mentorship to adjunct faculty

What you need:

Master’s degree required (MSN) and Certified Nurse Educator preferred (CNE)
2 years of direct patient care in Home Health, Community or Public Health
An active, current, and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of AZ or a compact state
Experience teaching in a nursing program required
Experience teaching online for a nursing program required
Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g. membership in professional organizations, presentations, research, and/or publications
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Why work at GCU:

Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
Free covered parking
We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

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