Lecturer / Assistant Professor of Nursing

Job ID: 289951

Location: Columbus State University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

The position of Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Nursing is a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the School of Nursing within the College of Education and Health Professions. The start date for this position is January 2026.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate medical-surgical nursing courses, face-to-face and online; mentoring students; working collaboratively with area clinical and hospital staff; performing service and administrative tasks necessary to ensure excellence in nursing education at Columbus State University; and participating in scholarly activity. The successful candidate will be able to foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration, work in continuous improvement of nursing education, demonstrate exceptional ability to function as part of a team with university faculty and the community of practice, and engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning. There is the possibility (depending on the qualifications of the applicant) for the person in this role to serve as the Assistant Director helping to coordinate and oversee the undergraduate nursing programs.

The School of Nursing at Columbus State University enrolls a diverse body of over 800 students. It offers a traditional BSN for students seeking an RN license and three online degree programs: an RN-BSN for licensed RNs with an Associate degree; a Master's of Science in Nursing (education, leadership, and information tracks); and a Master's of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner. International opportunities are available with study abroad in Ireland, and other student service-learning trips are currently in development. Students maintain a high pass rate on licensing/certification exams, and the BSN program is ranked nationally in the top 100 Best Affordable Nursing Degrees.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: A Master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university is required. The successful candidate must possess at least three years of quality nursing experience in a medical-surgical or specialty environment; be licensed or eligible for RN licensure in Georgia; have experience with college level teaching in nursing and working with diverse populations; and possess an understanding of technology as a tool for effective teaching. Additionally, the candidate must have the knowledge and ability to engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning. To be eligible for a tenure-track position, the candidate must also have a record of successful scholarship, including research and publication, or strong evidence of potential.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: Preference will be given to candidates who have an earned doctorate in nursing or a related field; evidence of successful teaching at the college level in both traditional and online environments; experience with simulation labs; previous leadership experience in the academic and/or clinical environment; and knowledge/experience with CCNE accreditation.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jan Burcham, Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Professions, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; Phone: 706-507-8519; or email to burcham_jan@columbusstate.edu.

Special Applicant Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview (electronic transcripts preferred). Transcripts can be sent to the Associate Dean of the COEHP. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.

A successful criminal background check and drug screening will be required in order to meet local health care facility preclinical requirements and conditions of employment.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Letter of Application (addressing how the candidate meets the minimum and preferred qualifications)
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (Official transcripts from ALL institutions attended must be received prior to campus visit. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted early for consideration. Electronic transcripts are preferred and can be sent to Burcham_jan@columbusstate.edu)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Scholarship/Research Interests
• Contact information (email and telephone number) of three persons willing to provide letters of reference.