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Part-time Instructor (Pool) - MSN Didactic

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

- The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department.

- Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV.

- If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the "Optional Documents" section under the "Letter of Reference" tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.

- If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the "Optional Documents" section under the "Unofficial Transcript" tab before finalizing and submitting your application.

- You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted.

Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

Applications taken ONLINE ONLY at http://www.apsu.edu/human-resources

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2012583Faculty
Working Title Part-time Instructor (Pool) - MSN Didactic
Pay Rate Salary is determined by the department and based on course load.
Regular/Temporary Temporary
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment Temporary
Contract Period 9 month
Employment Category
Adjunct Position? Yes
Position Summary Information

Position Summary
The Austin Peay State University School of Nursing is seeking qualified part-time Instructors to teach various Master’s level, online nursing courses. Each course in the curriculum has been developed and approved by the MSN curriculum committee. Courses taught meet the requirements for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Nurse Education concentrations. Availability of teaching assignments vary based on each semester’s enrollment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Part-time Instructors manage student progress, grade course assignments in timely manner, and actively engage with students online or by other methods to assist the student in achieving course outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Physical Requirements
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral degree with MSN in Nursing;
- Unencumbered licensure as a RN in Tennessee or compact state;
- A minimum of 3 years nursing practice or 3 years in the area of expertise.
- FNP Certification and licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in TN preferred for certain clinical courses;
- Adult FNP and/or Psychiatric Mental Health NP acceptable.
- A background search will be required of the successful applicant.
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/16/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
- The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department.

- Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV.

- If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.

- If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Unofficial Transcript” tab before finalizing and submitting your application.

- You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted.

Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

Applications taken ONLINE ONLY at http://www.apsu.edu/human-resources

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Doctoral degree with MSN in Nursing?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  2. * Do you have an unencumbered licensure as a RN in Tennessee or compact state?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  3. * Do you have a minimum of 3 years' nursing practice or 3 years in the area of expertise?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  4. * Do you have FNP Certification and licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in TN?
    • Yes.
    • No.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcript
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Letter of Recommendation 2
  4. Letter of Recommendation 3
  5. Teaching Philosophy
  6. Other Document