Lecturer in Nursing (Purdue University)

Our Opportunity The Full-Time Faculty role will support Purdue University Global 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 This role is a full-time faculty position with Program Lead duties for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Program Lead faculty assists in providing faculty-level leadership for academic programs or specialty areas as it relates to the curriculum. This is a faculty role rather than a leadership-only role. Full-time faculty may have responsibilities in four areas: teaching, service, scholarship, and professional development. The amount of time spent in each area is determined annually, after discussion between the faculty member and their Chair, and may vary from year to year. Teaching is typically the primary assignment, with service, scholarship, and professional development activities comprising the remainder of the annual workload. Teaching responsibilities may include both undergraduate and graduate courses. Course assignments consider credentials, program needs, course types, number of different preparations, and number of students served. Service responsibilities typically include participation in and/or leadership roles in Purdue Global departmental or institution-wide governance committees. Other service examples include course lead, faculty mentoring, facilitating student-focused activities, evaluation of student portfolios, curriculum work, vacation relief for colleagues, and leadership in professional organizations. Scholarship activities vary with individual faculty interests and may include developing solutions to academic and professional challenges, publishing articles related to research in the discipline, or presenting at academic or professional meetings. Professional development (8 hours annually) is required for all faculty. Additional development activities may be considered part of the annual workload if approved by the Chair or requested by the faculty member. Program Lead Responsibilities Ensure timely communication regarding course, curriculum, and program/specialty matters. Serve on the curriculum committee for their program/specialty. Teach courses based on release time for the Program Lead role. Participate in clinical preceptor recruitment, retention, and evaluation. Provide mentoring, organizational support, and leadership to preceptors. Support Course Leads, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and new faculty. Partner with clinical placement teams to secure and approve student clinical/practicum experiences. Provide ongoing input into the development, evaluation, and revision of the curriculum. Collaborate with Program Chairs and Assistant Dean of Curriculum on program/tracks development and revision. Assist admissions with evaluation of incoming student transcripts, including gap analysis. Provide non-leadership support to the Chair as requested. Coordinate and follow-up on Student Success Plans. Full-Time Faculty Responsibilities Provide a student-centered learning environment to ensure student success. Maintain program and course outcomes aligned with workplace skill requirements. Report concerns regarding student progress to Success Coaches or Academic Advisors. Assist in retention and outreach efforts, including contacting non-engaged students. Maintain timely communication with students and university via Purdue Global email. Participate in institutional assessment and development of new programs. Attend faculty meetings and continuous improvement sessions; serve on university committees. Stay current with trends, techniques, and technology applicable to the program. Maintain accurate and timely reporting of student grades. Follow university style and accessibility guidelines for course materials. Experience and Qualifications Required: Terminal degree in nursing (DNP preferred) or PhD from a regionally accredited university Current, unencumbered RN license Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification 3-5 years of post-secondary education experience (online teaching experience preferred) Preferred Skills and Attributes: Exceptional computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, virtual meeting platforms). Experience with Brightspace software preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision. Ability to work in a multicultural environment across diverse teams, departments, and schools. Experience developing online courses and understanding online andragogy is a plus. Additional Information Target salary: $90,000 Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. Unofficial transcript required for application; official transcript required if hired. FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer, committed to recruiting and retaining talent from a broad pool of applicants. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Our Opportunity

The Full-Time Faculty role will support Purdue University Global 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

This role is a full-time faculty position with Program Lead duties for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Program Lead faculty assists in providing faculty-level leadership for academic programs or specialty areas as it relates to the curriculum. This is a faculty role rather than a leadership-only role.

Full-time faculty may have responsibilities in four areas: teaching, service, scholarship, and professional development. The amount of time spent in each area is determined annually, after discussion between the faculty member and their Chair, and may vary from year to year. Teaching is typically the primary assignment, with service, scholarship, and professional development activities comprising the remainder of the annual workload.

Teaching responsibilities may include both undergraduate and graduate courses. Course assignments consider credentials, program needs, course types, number of different preparations, and number of students served.

Service responsibilities typically include participation in and/or leadership roles in Purdue Global departmental or institution-wide governance committees. Other service examples include course lead, faculty mentoring, facilitating student-focused activities, evaluation of student portfolios, curriculum work, vacation relief for colleagues, and leadership in professional organizations.

Scholarship activities vary with individual faculty interests and may include developing solutions to academic and professional challenges, publishing articles related to research in the discipline, or presenting at academic or professional meetings.

Professional development (8 hours annually) is required for all faculty. Additional development activities may be considered part of the annual workload if approved by the Chair or requested by the faculty member.

Program Lead Responsibilities

Ensure timely communication regarding course, curriculum, and program/specialty matters.
Serve on the curriculum committee for their program/specialty.
Teach courses based on release time for the Program Lead role.
Participate in clinical preceptor recruitment, retention, and evaluation.
Provide mentoring, organizational support, and leadership to preceptors.
Support Course Leads, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and new faculty.
Partner with clinical placement teams to secure and approve student clinical/practicum experiences.
Provide ongoing input into the development, evaluation, and revision of the curriculum.
Collaborate with Program Chairs and Assistant Dean of Curriculum on program/tracks development and revision.
Assist admissions with evaluation of incoming student transcripts, including gap analysis.
Provide non-leadership support to the Chair as requested.
Coordinate and follow-up on Student Success Plans.

Full-Time Faculty Responsibilities

Provide a student-centered learning environment to ensure student success.
Maintain program and course outcomes aligned with workplace skill requirements.
Report concerns regarding student progress to Success Coaches or Academic Advisors.
Assist in retention and outreach efforts, including contacting non-engaged students.
Maintain timely communication with students and university via Purdue Global email.
Participate in institutional assessment and development of new programs.
Attend faculty meetings and continuous improvement sessions; serve on university committees.
Stay current with trends, techniques, and technology applicable to the program.
Maintain accurate and timely reporting of student grades.
Follow university style and accessibility guidelines for course materials.

Experience and Qualifications

Required:

Terminal degree in nursing (DNP preferred) or PhD from a regionally accredited university
Current, unencumbered RN license
Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
3-5 years of post-secondary education experience (online teaching experience preferred)

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

Exceptional computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, virtual meeting platforms). Experience with Brightspace software preferred.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment across diverse teams, departments, and schools.
Experience developing online courses and understanding online andragogy is a plus.

Additional Information

Target salary: $90,000
Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
Unofficial transcript required for application; official transcript required if hired.
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer, committed to recruiting and retaining talent from a broad pool of applicants.