committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.
Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.
At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus.
The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community.
Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Department Information
The University of West Georgia Tanner Health School of Nursing strives for “educational excellence in a caring environment” with over 550 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. SON instructional facilities are state of the art including spectacular lab and simulation spaces in Carrollton and Newnan. Undergraduate programs include a pre-licensure BSN program and a 100% online RN to BSN program. Graduate programs are also online including an MSN program (Nurse Educator Track or Health Systems Leadership), as well as an innovative EdD in Nursing Education program.
Job Summary
Tenure-track academic-year faculty appointment available with a start date of xxx. This position includes teaching on all UWG campuses. The selected candidate will promote student success at all levels, undergraduate BSN, MSN, and EdD students in varied settings. Further, the successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of the ability for scholarly productivity and service, broadly defined. Applicants are sought in all clinical practice backgrounds.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching in online and traditional classroom settings; simulation, laboratory, and clinical instruction-60%. Service to the school/university/profession/community-20%, scholarly productivity including research, publication and grant writing-20%
Required Qualifications
Applicants are required to hold a terminal degree in nursing with a clinical background in specialty area(s).
Strong clinical practice background. An active RN eNLC license to practice nursing in Georgia (or eligible).
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include certification in a specialty area, teaching experience in prelicensure RN and graduate nursing education, including clinical, laboratory, didactic and online teaching experience. A record of accomplishments in working with diverse populations of students is strongly desired. Evidence of a current, active, scholarly program is also preferred.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Complete contact information on a minimum of 3 references
