Communications Assistant Professor, General Education

Role and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Professor, General Education is responsible for the development, administration, teaching, and evaluation of learners in one (or more) of the College’s general education courses. General Education faculty are expected to teach primarily online didactic courses. This role will advise and mentor students as well as monitor learner performance in accordance with course objectives and published schedules under the Director, General Education. This role will also, assist learners with study problems and with evaluating their potential for successful achievement in course or discipline. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate attendance and performance records of learners and submitting required reports according to published deadlines. The role requires attending faculty meetings and other faculty activities as required. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in Communications or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 18 credit hours of direct study in the discipline being taught.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education, preferably online education, is highly desirable.

All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will pay for travel and lodging accommodations.

Nightingale’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale College is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission(not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it): With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale College contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities.

At Nightingale College, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale College helps to change the lives of our learners, our communities, and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated over 2,000 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.

The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company’s foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We’re so happy that you’ve found us!