Adjunct Faculty, BSN

Our Opportunity:

The Adjunct Faculty role will provide support to Purdue University Global’s School of Nursing.
Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality
education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class
education online.

Job Summary:

Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified
individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in
Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent
opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty
contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative,
nontraditional university setting.

Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per
term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional
development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed.
Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty. Scholarship is not required.
Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule
of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive
learning environment conducive to student success.

What to expect in this role:

• Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.
• Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 week units) as assigned by the School or program.
• Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
• Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students,

• Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework.
• Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students who self-

• Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
• Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
• Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
• Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.

• Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable

• Additional duties as may be assigned by the School.

Experience:

Master of Science in Nursing required
Doctorate preferred
Active and unencumbered United States registered nursing license
Higher education teaching experience, specifically teaching online, is preferred

What we’re looking for:

• Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and adobe connect

• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills, and the ability to

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Capable of building strong working relationships across teams, departments and Schools.

Additional Information:

• Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following

documents when you are ready to apply: CV/Resume & Unofficial Transcripts. When applying for a faculty position

at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an

official transcript.

• Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a

retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Nursing can expect to receive $3300 per full 10-week course. Retirement

account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with

participation in an optional 457(b) plan.

• Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a

• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a

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