An Innovative Approach to Onboarding and Supporting Adjunct Faculty in Nursing

Abstract

In recent years, online graduate nursing programs throughout the United States have seen unprecedented growth that has resulted in a greater need for adjunct faculty who can adequately teach in an online format. Frequently, adjunct faculty are not prepared to teach online as they are not offered the necessary continued support in their roles. Through the development of an onboarding program, barriers for teaching online were eliminated. The program is supported by a faculty learning community and continuous professional development workshops. These resources support adjunct faculty at various stages of their professional development and allow for collaborative exchange.