Online Adjunct Instructor - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II and Clinical

This course and practicum experience provide an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include a variety of adult patients, there is a focus on caring for adolescent, young adult, and adult patients. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for primary care patients within the ages of adolescence through adult. Emphasis is placed on the identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, selecting treatments and pharmacological interventions, inclusive of health promotion, health restoration and maintenance, and evidence-based practice in primary care settings.

Reporting Relationships: Adjunct Faculty will report to an Academic Dean Responsibilities: Competency-Based Education (CBE) allows students to master content and skills within a course or program at their own pace and prioritizes the demonstration of student learning over time. Students are able to show what they know when they know it. CBE courses are broken into multiple modules that are self-paced. Each module has an assessment at the end of it that allows students to demonstrate their mastery of the material. CBE Combined Instructional/Assessment Adjunct Faculty model consists of one faculty member facilitating and grading student assignment submissions. Faculty are responsible for running a number of live sessions during the week based on student need. These live sessions will cover a variety of topics including help with submissions, open office hours, content delivery, and general success strategies. Grading is facilitated through the use of detailed rubrics and feedback.

The essential function of the position include, but are not limited to the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the function. The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested, directed, and/or assigned. Adjunct faculty will be assigned up to 3 work units per academic quarter. Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise Dynamic, Active Classroom Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives Organized classroom and efficient use of class time Subject Matter Expertise Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise Student and University Support and Professionalism: Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s) Faculty Meetings and other responsibilities: Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and/or designated by the Dean Appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor and dress will be exhibited at all times Professional Development Faculty must complete a minimum of six (6) Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs) annually or two (2) REUs per quarter for each quarter you teach (whichever is less) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in Discipline on an annual basis as described in the faculty handbook