"Instructor, Nursing"

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In addition to completing the online application, please also and upload the following with the online application: a current CV, cover letter, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable), and full contact information for 3 professional references. Finalists will be required to provide official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, as well as three letters of recommendation. Questions may be directed to Professor Lisa Simmons, Chair of the Search Committee at LisaS@usca.edu.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Initial screening of applicants will begin on April 1, 2024 and continue until filled.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Posting NumberFAC00048PO24Advertised TitleInstructor, NursingCampusAikenCollege/DivisionUSC Aiken College/Division LevelDepartmentAIK NursingAdvertised Salary RangeSalary is commensurate with education and experience.Location of VacancyPart/Full TimeFull TimeHours per Week37.5Position CategoryFull-time Equivalent (FTE)Basis9 monthsWork CountyAikenTenure InformationProfessional TrackJob Search CategoryFaculty

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Position Description

Advertised Job SummaryInstructor, Nursing

The School of Nursing at the University of South Carolina (USC) Aiken invites applications for full-time Instructor of Nursing. This is a 9-month position. The expected start date is August 16, 2024.

Requirements: A master’s degree in nursing or related field, with a doctoral degree preferred. Primary teaching responsibility in a BSN program, with an expectation of teaching in classroom, lab, and clinical settings. Some online teaching and administrative duties may also be required. Individuals with a leadership background and experience teaching writing-intensive courses are encouraged to apply. Teaching experience preferred. Salary commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience. Summer administrative responsibilities related to coordination of student clinical sites, maintaining clinical affiliation agreements, and reconciling payments to support student clinical placementsare required with additional compensation provided.

USC Aiken continues to diversify its faculty ranks to resemble our student population more closely, approximately 40% of whom are from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups. USC Aiken is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, genetics, or protected veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Initial screening of applicants will begin on April 1, 2024, and continue until filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and upload the following with the online application: a current CV, cover letter, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable), and full contact information for 3 professional references. Finalists will be required to provide official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, as well as three letters of recommendation. Questions may be directed to Professor Lisa Simmons, Chair of the Search Committee at LisaS@usca.edu.

The University of South Carolina Aiken, a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master’s degrees to more than 3,900 students in 50 programs of study. USC Aiken, newly recognized as a master’s-granting university, has long been ranked as a top public regional college in the South by U.S. News & World Report’s guide “America’s Best Colleges” with 23 consecutive years ranking among the top three and 15 times as #1. Additionally, USC Aiken was recognized for being a Best College for Veterans and a Top Performer in Social Mobility. USC Aiken is South Carolina’s COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings. We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries. USC Aiken has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs. Learn more about the School of Nursing at https://www.usca.edu/nursing.

Situated on 450 acres, USC Aiken is located thirty minutes from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Eisenhower, new home of US Army Cyber Command), one hour from Columbia, SC, and within three hours of Charleston, SC, coastal beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains. Aiken is noted for its famous thoroughbred horses, numerous parks and golf courses, wonderful weather, spacious avenues, and historic homes.

Required Education and ExperienceRequirements: A master’s degree in nursing or related field, with a doctoral degree preferred. Primary teaching responsibility in a BSN program, with an expectation of teaching in classroom, lab, and clinical settings. Some online teaching and administrative duties may also be required. Salary commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience. Summer administrative responsibilities related to coordination of student clinical sites, maintaining clinical affiliation agreements, and reconciling payments to support student clinical placements are required with additional compensation provided.

Preferred QualificationsIndividuals with a leadership background and experience teaching writing-intensive courses are encouraged to apply. Teaching experience preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date08/16/2024Job Open Date03/01/2024Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantIn addition to completing the online application, please also and upload the following with the online application: a current CV, cover letter, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable), and full contact information for 3 professional references. Finalists will be required to provide official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, as well as three letters of recommendation. Questions may be directed to Professor Lisa Simmons, Chair of the Search Committee at LisaS@usca.edu.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Initial screening of applicants will begin on April 1, 2024 and continue until filled.Quicklink for Postinghttps://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165114EEO StatementThe University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Supporting Documents
4. List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents