Nursing Instructor (On-Site) Rasmussen University Orlando, FL
Rasmussen University is currently looking for an accomplished Master’s or Doctorate prepared nurse who is passionate about helping nursing students succeed in meeting their educational goals. Rasmussen is a great place to work if you are seeking a fulfilling yet challenging career opportunity in a growing fast paced nursing program! We offer flexible work schedules, and our Instructors receive ongoing training and support to build upon their teaching, presentation and mentoring skills.
Responsibilities
Instructors are responsible for teaching courses in a variety of modalities while promoting and supporting the vision and mission of Rasmussen University. Instructors will generally teach 4.5-5.5 work units each quarter equaling a full-time work schedule.
Faculty
- expectations include focus on the following areas:
- 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
- Organized classroom and efficient use of class
- 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
- 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 will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and or designated by the Dean.
Reporting Relationships
The Instructor reports to the Nursing Administrator. Based on the location this may be an Area Dena of Nursing or Dean of Nursing.
Academic and Clinical Qualifications
- A Master’s Degree in Nursing is required. Rasmussen University follows the requirements set by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and the states in which the campuses operate.
- Active RN license that has never been encumbered
- Active CPR certification administered by either the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross
- 1 year clinical experience as an RN required, 2+ years preferred
- Previous teaching/training experience preferred
- Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and leadership abilities.
- Active CPR certification administered by either the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross
- Proof of professional licenses/certifications, official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution and applicable faculty immunization documentation required.
About Us
- Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S.
- Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org [http://www.hlcommission.org]), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs.
- As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills.
- Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country.
- The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last.
- Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies.
- Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good.
- Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).
- For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu [http://www.rasmussen.edu].
It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
