Limited Term Faculty - Nursing

Job Summary

The Georgia College & State University School of Nursing https://www.gcsu.edu/health/nursing is recruiting for a one year 10 month Limited Term Lecture position. There are additional opportunities for teaching during the summer months.

The selected candidate will support the academic environment and the educational mission of the University, the College of Health Sciences, and the School of Nursing through student instruction and support at graduate and undergraduate levels, professional development, and service to the institution and the community.

The ideal faculty employee will demonstrate:

• a basic understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning.
• strong communication skills and successful higher education teaching experience.
• the ability to work collegially and effectively with individuals of various backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -
All Georgia College & State University School of Nursing faculty share the responsibility of teaching undergraduate and graduate students as their knowledge, experience, and expertise dictate.

Teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• a full-time instructional load (12-15 hours per semester) teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline.
• course development and oversight.
• regular office hours course meetings, and instruction
• student mentoring
• other teaching responsibilities

In addition to teaching in their discipline, faculty employees may contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Faculty - Professional Development -
Faculty are expected to develop knowledge and demonstrate understanding of current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline and nursing.

Examples of professional development activities include but are not limited to:

• Attending classes and activities to develop knowledge and expertise related to nursing education
• Attending classes and activities necessary for continued knowledge and expertise related to clinical practice areas.
• Membership and participation in professional organizations
• Other activities as appropriate

Faculty - Service to Institution -
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college, and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and disciplinary level.
Service opportunities may include but are not limited to:

• service on committees, task forces, and other college-improvement activities at the school, college and university level.
• mentoring faculty peers or student organizations
• provide continuing education service, instruction, or program development for department, school, college, or university
• involvement in professional organizations as a committee member, leader, task force member etc.

Other -
Successful candidates will be able to work collegially and effectively with individuals of various backgrounds.

All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
A Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org)

Required Experience
Unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the United States with the ability to obtain a license in the state of Georgia upon appointment.

1-2 years of clinical practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in both undergraduate and graduate programs
• enthusiasm about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community focused the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.
• Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is preferred.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Hiring preference will be given to those with a terminal degree (or the ability to obtain one within a year of appointment) in nursing or a related discipline (PhD, DNP, EdD, DNS).

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification