Employment Opportunities at ACU

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Adjunct - DNP Project Chair/Team Member

Remote - Dallas

College of Graduate and Professional Studies- Doctorate in Nursing Practice

Faculty Part-time

I. Basic Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality instruction, direction and mentorship for assigned students.
  throughout all phases of the project process.
• In Chair role, manage and supervise the team members and methodologists of
  assigned students.

II. Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the
essential functions.

• Provide high quality instruction, direction and mentorship for assigned students throughout all phases of the project process.
  • Provide timely and supportive mentoring throughout the student’s process of developing, researching, writing, and revising the project.
  • Direct and instruct the student with the goal of producing high-quality research.
  • Participate in the Defense process of a student’s Prospectus. Offer timely and constructive feedback to facilitate revisions towards a successful project.
  • Participate in the Defense process of a student’s Project. Offer timely and constructive feedback to facilitate revisions towards a final and thorough defense.
  • Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Dissertation and DNP Project Handbook, Faculty Guidelines, and those specified by ACU’s College of Graduate and Professional Studies.
  • Attend/complete program and CGPS faculty trainings and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
  • Collaborate with student’s full committee.
  • In team member role, be willing to follow the lead of the project committee chair regarding interaction with the student.
• In Chair role, manage and supervise the team members and methodologists of
  assigned students.
  
  • Facilitate the successful completion of all IRB protocols. Ensure that own IRB training is current and meets university and research requirements.
  • Guide the student through the development of the PICOT Question, the IRB Proposal, and the completed project manuscript.  Advise the student regarding necessary changes to the project problem and intervention.
  • Supervise the completion of data collection. Advise the student regarding necessary changes to the collection processes.
  • Communicate as needed with other team members, as well as any supporting roles, regarding project process, revisions, and procedures.
  • Provide feedback to the Associate Manager regarding any student and/or team member challenges, issues, or problems.
  • Make recommendations to students regarding the utilization of university resources, as needed.

III. Professional Development Requirements:

•  Skills
  • Attention to detail.
  • Time management skills.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Excellent mentorship and high support standards to students while maintaining academic standards at the doctoral level.
  • Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.
  • Current and unencumbered personal nursing licensure.
  • Knowledge of CCNE accreditation standards and processes.
• Training Modules Required
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
  • Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs
  • Canvas and Bridge (on-Line Learning Platforms)

IV. Physical Demands:

• Majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; must
  have ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.
• Work well under pressure and manage stress well.
• Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.

Professional

• Terminal degree in a health-related field, bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing
• Current, unencumbered registered nurse and/or advanced practice nurse licensure
• Experience in serving as a project chair or team member.
• Evidence of quality scholarship completed in the last ten years [e.g. publications in peer reviewed journals, conference presentations, program evaluation reports, etc.].
• Online instructional experience and working in a virtual team environment preferred.
• Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.
• Proficient in APA style (formatting, citation requirements, punctuation, etc.).

Personal

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to view and manage role and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the University.
• Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.
• Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.
• Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students,
  other faculty and staff.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.