Part-Time Faculty Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Spring 2026

Description

The School of Nursing at the University of Southern Maine is seeking part-time faculty to teach Adult Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Practicum and Seminar I (NUR 642) to a cohort of our Adult and Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) students for our Spring 2026 semester beginning January 20 2026.

This course will primarily be asynchronous online with some synchronous touch points throughout the semester. The seminar will be overseen by the AGACNP track lead and NP program director. Candidates are encouraged to teach in consecutive semesters but are not required to.

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Practicum and Seminar I (NUR 642) - This is the first of three sequential clinical practicum and seminars in the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) concentration. This clinical experience allows the student to apply theoretical scientific and evidence-based clinical knowledge in a supervised practicum to manage patients across the adult-older adult continuum.

Responsibilities include following the course descriptions and course outcomes to offer this three-credit course to 8 or less advanced practice (NP) graduate nursing students. Faculty will teach in conjunction with other AGACNP faculty manage the course using the Brightspace learning management system. For more details please reach out to NP Program Director Jeff Hutchins ( ).

We are seeking student-focused instructors who will be responsible for the full delivery and grading of the course. Responsibilities include developing the course teaching assessing student performance and meeting with students as needed. The instructor will be provided with the course learning objectives program competencies and suggested topical outline and will be given a previous course syllabus for reference.

Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior teaching experience. Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certain benefitsprovided by the University of Maine addition The Center for Academic Innovationprovides learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities to help faculty to create engaging programs courses and lesson plans grounded in evidence-based best practices for every modality.

The University of Southern Maineis a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland Maine area including campuses in Portland Gorham Lewiston and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing hands-on learning community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment USM is a steward of higher education helping drive the economic cultural and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM visit About Our University.

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives enhancing teaching learning personal growth and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care Integrity Equity and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications :

• MS in nursing with APRN certification and licensure.
• Current active Maine RN and APRN license
• Able to meet employment criteria including background check.

How to apply :

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We will begin reviewing applications immediately. These positions will remain open until filled.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate(s).

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1