Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.
There is one very significant way Chamberlain is different than other Universities - Chamberlain Care®. Healthcare education is offered in a culture of service excellence and care in four ways: care for self, care for colleagues, care for patients/clients, care for all. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Chamberlain Care® is the guiding principle we provide to each other and to our students to help our students achieve their goals, reach their dreams and impact healthcare at a national level.
If you're ready to live Chamberlain Care®, we invite you to apply today!
Are you passionate about shaping the future of nursing leadership and scholarship? Chamberlain University is seeking a dynamic Associate Professor to join our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. This remote role offers the opportunity to mentor advanced nursing students as they lead transformative projects in healthcare.
As an Associate Professor in the DNP program, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding students through their Project & Practicum journey:
- Mentor students in planning and implementing practicum projects, ensuring alignment with real-world healthcare challenges.
- Support students through the Chamberlain Pre-Screen Determination process.
- Review Chamberlain Pre-Screen Determination Forms.
- Provide expert instruction and feedback on scholarly writing, evidence-based practice, and systems leadership.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that encourages innovation and critical thinking.
You’ll also contribute to the broader academic mission through:
Evidence-Based Teaching & Learning
- Implement the University’s philosophy, curriculum, and course objectives through both classroom and experiential learning.
- Develop and revise course content annually, incorporating curricular and teaching innovations.
- Assume full responsibility for your teaching load, including grading, feedback, and student remediation.
- Coordinate with partner agencies and departments to oversee and evaluate preceptors/mentors for student practicum experiences.
- Communicate up-to-date information about clinical/agency policies and expectations.
Professional Role Modeling & Mentorship
- Serve as a positive role model for students, supporting their professional and social development.
- Mentor new faculty and contribute to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and service.
- Demonstrate leadership in customer service, communication, and professionalism.
Commitment to the Profession
- Engage in professional activities outside the University.
- Participate in service to the University, community, healthcare systems, and the nursing profession.
- Contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of the programs and the philosophy of the University.
- Participates in academic advisement and counseling for an assigned group of students while participating in assessment of potential and real counseling concerns for all students with whom the faculty come into contact.
- Contributes to the development and evaluation of student admission, progression, retention and graduation policies within the University.
- Provides opportunities for student and graduate evaluation of curriculum and teaching and program effectiveness.
- Provides recommendations to the program leader regarding budgetary needs for the University.
- A faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor demonstrates significant leadership within the University by accepting or initiating, as part of the workload, responsibility for activities such as: • Chairing or serving on University committees • Chairing and/ or serving on work groups that contribute to preparation for accreditation visits • Gathering and analyzing data related to course, curriculum and program review to foster continuous quality improvement • Serving as course coordinator, course lead or Subject Matter Expert (SME) • Documenting actions taken in faculty and committee meetings as appropriate
- Demonstrates scholarship through the Scholarship of Teaching, Discovery, Application, or Integration congruent with expectations of assigned rank.
- Demonstrates a practice of scholarly teaching characterized by keeping course materials and content current, applying principles of evidence-based teaching, participating in and welcoming peer review of teaching, and reflection on one’s own teaching.
- Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.
- A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field (DNP, PhD, EdD).
- Experience with IRB processes and DNP projects in graduate nursing education.
- A passion for student success and academic excellence.
- Strong mentorship, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a remote academic environment.
Why Chamberlain?
- Flexible remote work environment.
- A mission-driven institution focused on transforming healthcare through education.
- Opportunities to shape curriculum and influence the future of nursing practice.
- Supportive faculty culture and robust professional development resources.
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $80,336.75 and $130,077.09. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Skills Required
- Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field (DNP, PhD, EdD)
- Experience with IRB processes and DNP projects in graduate nursing education
- Experience mentoring and supervising practicum projects and coordinating/evaluating preceptors
- Demonstrated scholarship (teaching, discovery, application, or integration) appropriate to rank
- Strong mentorship, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive and teach effectively in a remote academic environment
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