Associate Professor, Nursing

American Military University

. Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in online teaching methodologies and student engagement strategies, supported by a Doctoral degree in Nursing and an active nursing license. Proven ability to evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback while adhering to accreditation standards.

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Doctoral Degree In NursingActive Unencumbered Compact Nursing LicenseFive Years Of Teaching ExperienceOnline College-Level Teaching ExperienceCNE Certification

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Hard Skills

Online TeachingStudent EvaluationCurriculum DevelopmentResearch ExperienceInstructional Standards Development

Soft Skills

Student EngagementEffective CommunicationCollaborationFeedback ProvisionProfessional Development Participation

Certifications & Qualifications

CNE CertificationEngaging The First-Year Student CertificationGraduate Faculty Certification

Industry Keywords

Accreditation StandardsNursing EducationMilitary Nursing ExperienceVA Nursing ExperienceOnline Learning Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students
Initiate, facilitate, interact with, and moderate online classrooms to support student engagement
Comply with APU/AMU guidelines and expectations for quality online faculty engagement
Evaluate and grade class work, assignments, and papers within policy timelines
Provide effective feedback to guide student learning and success
Engage in the classroom and reply to emails at least every other day, including one weekend day
Remain aware of classroom procedures and use instructional materials
Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills and online learning strategies
Collaborate with faculty members and Department Chairs on program and course continuity, currency, relevance, and curriculum intent
Help develop and maintain instructional standards and policies aligned with accreditation and certification requirements
Conduct scholarly research and maintain current knowledge in the field
Participate in professional organizations and conferences
Attend school and discipline meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree in Nursing or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution is required
A related Doctoral degree may be considered if the candidate possesses a master's degree in Nursing
An active unencumbered compact nursing license is required
Candidate must be willing to obtain additional state licenses as needed
Five or more years of teaching experience is required
Online college-level teaching experience is highly preferred
Five or more years of experience in a nursing field is required
Military or VA Nursing experience is preferred
Research experience is preferred
CNE certification is preferred
Complete the Engaging the First-Year Student Certification course (APUS110) within six months of hire
Graduate Faculty must complete the Graduate Faculty Certification (APUS501) within 90 days of hire
Applicants with degrees from foreign institutions require a course-by-course evaluation by a NACES-approved agency
Full-time faculty may not be full-time employees of another university, school, college, or institution of higher education
Upload a CV and unofficial transcripts, master's degree, and doctorate when applying

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time faculty are salaried employees
Faculty benefits are available through APU/AMU's faculty benefits program
Remote working environment of the employee's choice