Offers of employment (campus based and remote) may be extended only to individuals who reside within one of the following registered states: Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin. You are required to maintain primary residency in one of the above states, to maintain employment with Ottawa University.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for high quality face-to-face and/or online instruction for adult learning in an Adjunct faculty role in assigned theory (didactic) course, at assigned clinical sites or campus skills or simulation lab. Primary responsibility is to teach, monitor, and evaluate students in didactic course and clinical settings at various clinical sites (medical facilities and community agencies). The faculty member is committed to academic excellence in all areas of teaching and learning including theory, laboratory, and clinical instruction. Must demonstrate success through instruction, collaboration with various stakeholders, and active engagement within the discipline. Responsible for contributing to Ottawa’s educational programming and academic integrity.
Ottawa University is accepting applications for potential openings for Adjunct Instructor positions. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this general adjunct posting. We do periodically post adjunct instructor positions for specific areas and needs you will need to apply as you see those become available.
If you are interested in teaching in a university setting, it can be helpful to gain experience as an adjunct instructor. Many of our adjunct instructors hold a full-time career elsewhere, and choose to teach in our evening, weekend, and online programs so that they may have the opportunity to teach students.
Ottawa University employs adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate/graduate level coursework for its adult campuses. Each location has an Academic Coordinator/Academic Dean dedicated to hiring for adjunct teaching responsibilities.
Standard University Expectations:
- Be mindful and supportive of the Mission of Ottawa University
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Understand and follow the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
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Manage your staff in accordance with University personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
- Model and encourage collaboration among University offices and campuses assuring effective communication and operations.
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Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
- Exercise inclusivity in your daily actions in accordance with the University’s Mission Statement, Statement of Spiritual Identity, and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.
Our University
Ottawa University “prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity” from residential campuses in Ottawa, Kansas (established 1865) and Surprise, Arizona (established 2017) and from professional and online campuses in Kansas City, Phoenix, and Milwaukee.
Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, student-centered, private comprehensive university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):
For Kansas faculty: Earned Doctorate or a master's degree in Nursing or related field. For Wisconsin faculty: Earned Doctorate in Nursing or Earned Doctorate with earned master's degree in Nursing. For Arizona faculty: a) If providing didactic instruction, hold a graduate degree with a major in nursing. If the graduate degree is not in nursing, a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing; b) if providing clinical instruction only, a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity):
For Kansas faculty: Three years of academic and professional teaching experience within the teaching content. For Wisconsin faculty: At least two years of experience of professional teaching experience within the teaching content. For Arizona faculty: At least two years of experience as a registered nursing providing direct patient care for didactic faculty; if hold baccalaureate degree in nursing and providing clinical instruction only, a minimum of three years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:
Kansas Faculty: Hold current Kansas and Missouri licenses as registered nurse or multi-state license nursing license with eligbility to practice in both states.
Arizona Faculty: Hold current Arizona registered nurse license in good standing or multi-state privilege to practice in Arizona
Wisconsin Faculty: Hold current Wisconsin registered nurse license in good standing or multi-state privilege to practice in Wisconsin
Experience with Blackboard or other similar online course platforms.
Experience with Zoom, Skype, or WebEx
Working Conditions
Prolonged periods of sitting must be able to lift 5-15 pounds at times.
It may require the use of building stairs.
It may require evening and/or weekend work.
The position sits and works in front of a computer screen.
Required Application Materials:
These items can be attached as part of the application process.
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A completed employment application for each position you wish to apply for.
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Resume and or Vita
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Cover Letter
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Teaching Philosophy
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Three professional references (you will be asked to provide letters of recommendation if offered a position)
Transcripts (These can be unofficial for application. If hired, you will be asked to supply official transcripts directly to the University for each conferred degree)
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A completed employment application is required for each position please attach to the application with a cover letter, resume, highest degree transcripts and the names of three professional references as a part of the application for employment.
