Job Type: Part time
Job Number: JR-015711
Location: WGU Indiana
The
salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but
not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At
WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are
dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Pay Range: $34.85 – $52.25
If
you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you’re committed to working hard to play
your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher
education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of
student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from
academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students
graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Act
as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision. This faculty must:
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment,
effectiveness, and consistency. - Serves as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and
problem-solving. - Provides expertise in an assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in their field.
- Demonstrates
an understanding of, and participates in, the implementation of the philosophy and goals of the program. - Fosters students learning
through innovative teaching practices; to include how to perform duties in the clinical setting. - Responds with urgency to meet
student needs and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community. - Makes
appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures. - Communicates with the student’s
assigned coach/preceptor as needed to discuss student progress and concerns. - Provide final review and approval for student’s
clinical time. - Offers proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
- Uses technology-based teaching and communication
platforms to aid students in the development of competencies. - Submits electronic clinical student evaluation form(s) after
completion of clinical intensive. - Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive,
student-obsessed atmosphere. - Responsible for responding with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, and short
deadlines. - Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of relevant state regulations.
- Conducts both in-person and/remote
methods of student evaluation
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- Must be able to work well under stress
and meet deadlines. - Capacity for self-motivation and working independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication
skills. - Aptitude for learning innovative technology.
- Must comply with site specific orientation and onboarding
requirements. - Problem Solving Skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate;
future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important. - Interpersonal Skills: Deals
with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens
with empathy and maintains composure. - Accuracy: Draws on information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge
of WGU’s goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions. - Adaptability: Course corrects behaviors and communication
style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with
ambiguity. - Reliability: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done; actions are consistent with words;
follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity. - Attitude: Displays commitment to the organization and to
personal growth; self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; tells the truth in a
direct and constructive manner. - Initiative: Self-directs with a strong bias for action; leads the way in improvement of
performance or processes; displays keen interest in students and organization.
Competencies:
Organizational or Student Impact:
- Accountable for decisions that impact individual students.
- Creates or facilitates
learning experiences that support student’s attainment of knowledge and skills. - With specific guidance from senior faculty and
program leaders, acts independently in executing teaching practice.
Problem Solving & Decision Making:
- Works on
diverse matters of limited complexity. - This position receives general direction from their immediate supervisor or
manager. - Able to effectively utilize resources to address student concerns and inquiries.
- Supports student needs to help
them achieve course or program outcomes at the individual student level. - Follows university and department established policies and
best practices.
Communication & Influence:
- Communicates with students as appropriate to support student questions
and needs. - Communicates with fellow faculty members as appropriate within and outside of the department.
- Expected to provide
feedback regarding discipline and practice leadership.
Leadership & Talent Management
- Considered a contributing
and collegial team member. - Adheres to learning and operational quality guidance and instruction
- Supports initiatives within
the area of specialty. - Displays a positive attitude toward change and supports change management practices
Job
Qualifications:
Minimum:
- MSN degree and current, unencumbered license
- Two years of relevant professional
experience. - This role will serve as a demonstrated subject matter expert in job-relevant content or practice area
Preferred:
- Doctorate, or terminal degree in a specific content area.
- Strong experience with distance education and
distance learning students is preferred. - Terminal degree and all applicable licenses or certifications.
- Prior experience
in clinical teaching/nursing education.
Department Specific Minimum Qualifications, Leavitt School of Health:
- Master’s degree in nursing; Education is verified.
- Two years minimum Nursing experience
- Work history demonstrating
continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration. - Unencumbered RN
license - Active, unencumbered license in designated state
- State and federal legislative requirements and college
accreditation requirements may apply to maintain the necessary credentialing for this role. - Work history demonstrating continuous
advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration. - As needed, support the Health Placement Team
to secure clinical partnerships.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and
working on a computer. - Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Specific requirements of the job such as travel and
the environment in which the job is performed.
As an equal opportunity employer, WGU recognizes that our strength lies in our
people. We are committed to diversity.
As an equal opportunity employer, WGU recognizes that our strength lies in our people.
We are committed to diversity.
