Dr. Kim Brannagan and Dr. Mary Oriol published an article titled “A Model for Orientation and Mentoring of Online Adjunct Faculty in Nursing” in March-April 2014 issue of Nursing Education Perspectives. The trend of utilizing adjunct faculty to meet faculty needs in schools of nursing has increased over the last 30 years, particularly within online programs. Although adjunct faculty usually offer a high level of expertise in a particular area of nursing, they often lack teaching experience and in-depth knowledge of program and university protocols, philosophies, and procedures. The Online Adjunct Faculty Mentoring Model (OAFMM), a model for preparing and mentoring online adjunct faculty, is proposed. Social cognitive theory strategies are used to introduce online instructional techniques that will enhance the self-efficacy of online adjunct faculty. A clear definition of the role for both the adjunct and mentoring faculty, effective strategies for recruiting qualified adjunct faculty, a comprehensive online orientation program, and guidelines for the creation of mentor-mentee dyads are explained.

Kudos to Dr. Brannagan and Dr. Oriol!

Kim B. Brannagan and Mary Oriol (2014) A Model for Orientation and Mentoring of Online Adjunct Faculty in Nursing. Nursing Education Perspectives: March 2014, Vol. 35, No. 2, pp. 128-130.