Northwest Nazarene University Employment
Adjunct Faculty in Nursing
Employment Opportunity: Nursing Adjunct Faculty
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), a comprehensive Christian university, offers over 60 areas of study, 19 master’s degrees in seven different disciplines and one doctoral degree. In addition to its 90-acre campus located in Nampa, Idaho, the University also offers 26 online degree programs as well as courses at a regional campus in Idaho Falls. Founded in 1913, the university now serves over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and more than 11,000 continuing education and concurrent credit students. NNU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities, and has been rated by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top master’s level universities in the West and a “Best Value” for delivering a high quality education at a remarkably affordable price. The university’s location in the Boise valley provides a wealth of regional opportunities: easy access to local ski resorts, mountain hiking, and river rafting; and a wide array of cultural opportunities from the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra to the National Oldtime Fiddlers Festival. NNU has a long and deep association with the Church of the Nazarene, and all University faculty commit themselves to living out their faith in a community shaped by serious scholarship and vital Christian piety.
BSN Clinical Adjunct Faculty
Department Statement
The College of Nursing at NNU offers the following degree programs: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) • Master of Science in Nursing Leadership/Education (online) • Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (online). All programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Description of Position
The College of Nursing seeks qualified adjunct faculty to supervise face-to-face clinical courses in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prelicensure program. Clinical adjunct faculty (BSN TA’s) support student learning through guided clinical supervision, skills assessment, professional mentoring, and professional engagement in a clinical setting while contributing to the mission of Northwest Nazarene University.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited university
- Willingness to enroll in NNU’s MSN program within 6 months of hire (tuition assistance may apply)
- Current unencumbered Idaho RN licensure
- Clinical expertise relevant to assigned teaching area (Med/Surg, ICU, ER, L&D)
- Consistent availability a minimum of one day per week
Preferred
- Master of Science in Nursing degree or greater
Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct. Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
As a Christ-centered institution following the Wesleyan tradition, Northwest Nazarene University seeks candidates who support and contribute to its Christian mission, values, and educational philosophy. Successful candidates must be comfortable working within and supporting the university’s faith-based environment. Northwest Nazarene University embraces diversity and therefore encourages all who are qualified to apply.
Compensation
Adjunct faculty compensation is based on academic credentials, professional experience, and course assignment.
Graduate Nursing Adjunct Faculty
Department Statement
The College of Nursing at NNU offers the following degree programs: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Master of Science in Nursing Leadership/Education (on-line) • Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (on-line). Both the BSN and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Description of Position
The College of Nursing seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach online graduate nursing courses in the MSN Leadership/Education and MSN Family Nurse Practitioner programs. Adjunct faculty support student learning through online instruction, assessment, mentoring, and professional engagement while contributing to the mission of Northwest Nazarene University.
Minimum Qualifications
MSN Leadership/Education:
Required
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Expertise relevant to assigned teaching area
Preferred
- Terminal (DNP or PhD) degree in Nursing
- Prior graduate-level teaching experience
- Experience teaching in on-line learning environments
MSN Family Nursing Practitioner:
Required
- MSN or higher degree in nursing
- National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
- Current unencumbered licensure
- Current clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner
Preferred
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Previous graduate teaching experience
Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct. Candidates must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
As a Christ-centered institution following the Wesleyan tradition, Northwest Nazarene University seeks candidates who support and contribute to its Christian mission, values, and educational philosophy. Successful candidates must be comfortable working within and supporting the university’s faith-based environment. Northwest Nazarene University embraces diversity and therefore encourages all who are qualified to apply.
Compensation
Adjunct faculty compensation is based on academic credentials, professional experience, and course assignment.
Application Process
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received. A complete application packet will include the following:
- A complete curriculum vitae
- Official Transcripts
Please submit your complete application packet to:
Office of Human Resources
623 S. University Blvd.
Nampa, ID 83686
or e-mail to hr@nnu.edu
Your complete application packet will be forwarded to the appropriate department. If you are selected for potential employment you will be contacted directly by the department.
Employment at Northwest Nazarene University is contingent upon the results of an independent background check.
Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).