Number of Vacancies: TBA

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public 

Employment Status: Part -Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0000/0000/01

Salary Range: varies depending on assignment; minimum $950 per credit hour

Closing Date: Open until filled 

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

Adjunct Nursing Faculty is responsible for developing, teaching and evaluating online courses in UDC’s accredited RN to BSN program. The incumbent will work closely with nursing faculty in implementing course content, including the appropriate use of classroom technology to assess student’s mastery of the content. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast paced course environment on a rotational and ongoing six (6) weeks program. The incumbent reports directly to the Program Director and will work closely and cooperatively with the Dean, Associate Dean, other nursing faculty and College Staff. The incumbent works well under pressure of deadlines and be familiar with or become familiar with the regulations, polices and procedures as established by the University, District of Columbia Government, Accreditation Commission For Education in Nursing (ACEN) nursing accrediting agency, and other professional nursing standards of practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, teaches, and evaluates agreed-upon online courses in the RN-BSN Program.
• Serves as the Adjunct Faculty of record for the assigned online courses.
• Evaluates student achievement in meeting clinical competencies and integration of theory related to nursing knowledge and practice.
• Works with faculty to assess and develop instructional needs of students.
• Submits attendance verification, mid-term and final grades according to University policy and timelines.
• Submits student learning outcomes assessment and course mapping within one week of course completion.
• Provides input into the Systematic Plan of Evaluation.
• Attends the College and University bi-annual professional development.

Minimum Job Requirement

• Must possess or be eligible for licensure with an active and unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the District of Columbia.
• Master’s of Sciences in Nursing (MSN) Degree, required.
• Three years of teaching experience (one to three years must be in online teaching).
• Previous teaching experience in an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students of various ages, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Certification in online teaching, preferred.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit: Dependent upon certain criteria, this position may be eligible for representation and require payment of union fees through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, this position is ineligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/​​​​​​ .