With over 5 million registered nurses nationwide, nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the country. This growing number underscores the critical need for qualified nursing faculty to educate the next generation.
If you’re in the early stages of your nursing career, you might be researching the career paths open to you as you progress. Alternatively, you might be well-established in your nursing career and are considering the next steps.
Whatever your situation, we’re here to shine the light on nursing faculty positions and how you can work your way up to applying for these roles.
About Adtalem Global Education
Before we dive into how to become nursing faculty, we’ll explain who we are and what we do.
Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) is a leading healthcare educator and the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and Walden University.
Our teams are committed to helping students achieve their goals, find success, and make meaningful contributions to our global community. Nursing faculty positions are paramount to this mission.
Starting a career in nursing faculty
There are numerous paths available when progressing in your nursing career. If you’re passionate about education and teaching, then nursing faculty jobs are perfect for you.
Faculty members inspire and motivate our students to realize their true potential. From individual professor support and student-led study groups to diverse clinical networking, our community shares a common goal: transforming healthcare.
Experience
As with any profession, it helps to know what experience you need to possess or be working towards.
For example, to branch into nursing faculty, it’s recommended that you demonstrate you’ve got practical experience mentoring colleagues or students, as this shows you’re comfortable taking on teaching roles. Experience like this can prove invaluable in our institutions.
Our nursing faculty work across many different medical disciplines, so qualifications and experience can vary role to role, but here are some examples of the courses you can supervise:
Adult Health Faculty
This course focuses on using the nursing process to manage the needs of adult patients and their families.
Pediatric Faculty
Family-centered care of children is the focus of this course, exploring issues of normal childcare as well as health alterations of children from infancy through adolescence.
Professional Background & Qualifications
As you can see, there are many different nursing faculty career pathways within Adtalem. While qualifications may vary role to role, the following are what you will be asked to demonstrate when applying:
- A master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing: An advanced degree is crucial for understanding the theoretical foundations of nursing education. This academic background equips you with the knowledge to design curriculum, conduct research, and mentor students effectively.
- An unencumbered professional nursing licence: A current, active nursing license is a fundamental requirement. It proves that you meet the professional standards and legal requirements to practice and teach nursing.
- At least two years of professional experience in the course area: This ensures you bring real-world, practical knowledge to your students. If you're looking to gain this experience, you can volunteer for mentoring programs within your organization.
- Subject matter expertise: Beyond your clinical experience, we seek individuals who possess a profound understanding of their specialty. This expertise allows you to provide students with rich, practical examples and insights that go beyond just what's in the textbook.
Taking the Next Step in Nursing Faculty
Do you remember the professor who encouraged you to believe in yourself and in your ability to be successful?
Now you have the unique opportunity to be that professor and create the "a-ha" moment of sudden insight and comprehension that will change a nursing student's life forever.
Browse our nursing faculty jobs today and take the first step in educating the next generation.
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