Lead Nursing Instructor - CTU Online
🔍 Remote
New
General Summary
- Provide guidance and/or supervision to faculty relative to instructional methods, course content and professional development; provide curriculum direction; complete administrative tasks to meet compliance standards; and serve as faculty member within appropriate department.
- Teach a maximum of 3 courses per term
- Fulfill responsibilities of an instructor to include, but not be limited to: preparation for courses, provide a high level of academic instruction, clearly document student progress through assessment activities, communicate with Academic Advisors regarding at risk students, post student attendance and final grades within prescribed timeframe; engage in professional development and faculty development activities as required
- Serve as faculty lead for academic program
- Participate in nursing program committee meetings, faculty meetings and other relevant university and College meetings.
- Create and manage course schedule, assign faculty and hire new faculty, in collaboration with the Executive Program Director
- Monitor, guide and mentor faculty on the delivery of course content based on nursing programmatic standards and best practices
- Actively participates in the initial collection, preparation and periodic updates of all documentation required to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements for the faculty file, as well as nursing programmatic accreditation.
- Observes faculty, monitors applicable data, reports and dashboards, and reviews course elements to ensure quality of instruction and faculty activities meet Colorado Technical University’s faculty expectations.
- Conduct classroom observations and annual reviews of faculty; provide feedback to faculty regarding performance
- Reviews student-based and other evaluation sources, shares evaluations with faculty, identifies opportunities for improvement, and works collaboratively to implement solutions.
- Provides support to faculty in times of need by professionally and expediently answering questions, addressing faculty issues, and resolving faculty complaints.
- Provides support to students in times of need by professionally and expediently answering questions, addressing student issues, and resolving student complaints.
- Monitor faculty effectiveness through review of student course evaluations
- Handle day-to-day administrative functions
- Assist clinical coordinator with practicum placements and clearance.
- Maintain high level of faculty morale.
- Conducts monthly faculty meetings.
- Assist in the orientation of new faculty members; serve as team member for faculty in-service meetings and new faculty orientation meetings
- Supports all CTU retention and completion/graduation initiatives.
- Understands the mission, vision, goals and academic standards policies of the University and espouses them in the performance of duties.
- Adhere to all CTU policies, procedures, integrity and ethical standards.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Travel required for FNP lab in Colorado every 5 weeks. Additional occasional travel.
- Although this position is remote, lead faculty, maintain normal business hours of 8-5 CST.
- Provides flexibility in scheduling as needed, including evenings and weekends to meet student and business requirements.
- History and continuation of nursing thought leadership or scholarly activities is expected
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Competencies
- Documented expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills, as demonstrated by data sheet, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, CVs/Resumes, and in personal interview.
- Experience with computerized learning management systems and education technology tools strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with standard Microsoft office applications. This includes but not limited to word, excel, power point.
Qualifications
- Terminal degree in Nursing required (DNP, DNSc, or PhD in Nursing)
- MSN with active, unencumbered RN license with board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) required with a minimum of 5 years of nurse practitioner practice experience required.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an online learning environment required.
What we offer*
- Salary Range between $97,000 and $107,000
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Company paid life insurance and disability insurance - subject to eligibility
- Company paid tuition assistance – subject to eligibility and approval
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Prenatal and adoption assistance
- Additional ancillary programs are available upon benefit enrollment eligibility
*Most benefits apply to full-time employees. Some benefits apply to part-time employees as well. Benefits may vary by location and position and are subject to change at any time. Ask your recruiter for full details and information about eligible dependents.