Adjunct, MSN, Nursing Informatics (Online)

Position Summary:

Saint Thomas University’s College of Nursing seeks qualified applicants for the position of Adjunct Faculty in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Nursing Informatics program. Adjunct faculty are responsible for the delivery of high-quality graduate nursing education consistent with the University's mission, the College of Nursing's outcomes, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation standards.

This appointment is online-only and focused on didactic and applied coursework in nursing informatics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjunct faculty members are expected to fulfill instructional responsibilities consistent with Saint Thomas University Faculty Handbook expectations and CCNE accreditation requirements, including but not limited to:

• Deliver online graduate-level nursing informatics courses as assigned

• Implement approved course syllabi and learning outcomes aligned with:

  • AACN Essentials (2021)

  • MSN Program Outcomes

  • CCNE accreditation standards

• Facilitate student learning through:

  • Asynchronous online discussions

  • Case-based learning

  • Applied informatics assignments

  • Evidence-based projects

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in Nursing Informatics or a closely related field

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in a U.S. jurisdiction

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in nursing informatics, clinical informatics, health information systems, data analytics, or healthcare technology

• Demonstrated competence with electronic health records (EHRs), clinical data systems, and informatics applications

• Ability to teach effectively in an online learning environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD) in Nursing, Informatics, or a related discipline

• Prior teaching experience in graduate nursing education

• Informatics certification (e.g., ANCC Nursing Informatics Certification)

• Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)

• Engagement in scholarly, quality improvement, or informatics leadership activities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of informatics theory, healthcare technology, and data-driven decision-making

• Ability to integrate theory into applied nursing informatics practice

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Commitment to academic integrity, ethical practice, and student success

• Ability to work collaboratively within an academic team

Other Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills

• Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with interdisciplinary members

• Excellent analytic skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge and skills in quality improvement methodologies

• Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing practice, and policy