"Tenure Track Assistant Professor Nursing"

Job Summary

The College of Health Sciences seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor to teach courses in nursing at the graduate and undergraduate levels. This faculty position, based in the School of Nursing, is a 10-month academic year position.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -

• Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
• Regular course meetings and instruction
• Mentoring students
• Other teaching responsibilities

All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Faculty - Professional Development -

Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.

• Publications (editing, citations)
• Presentations at professional meetings
• Publication; peer reviewed scholarship
• Current work in circulation or in progress
• Grants received or applied for
• Membership and participation in professional organizations
• Other professional service of development activities

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/or disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities.

• Committee memberships and offices
• Programs directed and advised
• Participation in special programs or projects
• Other service in the institution

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

A terminal degree (or the ability to obtain one within a year of appointment) in nursing or a related discipline (PhD, DNP, EdD, DNS) is expected.

A Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program or the equivalent 40 hours of nursing credit from a BSN to DNP program.

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

Other Required Qualifications

Unencumbered RN or APRN license in the state of GA or the ability to obtain one upon appointment.

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.

3 years of clinical practice as a Registered or Advanced Practice Nurse.

Some teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Instructor of record for college level classes in the related discipline

Record of scholarly activity, publications, or creative works

Preferred Experience

Evidence of scholarly and/or research dissemination

• an understanding of Georgia College's mission
• enthusiasm about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.
• Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship
• Engage in continuous professional development
• Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities
• Solve problems and make data-driven decisions
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service
• Demonstrate leadership and take initiative
• Adapt to changing institutional needs
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends
• Curriculum design and program outcome alignment
• Assessment methods and student learning measurement
• Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)
• Academic policies, procedures, and ethics
• Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles
• Educational technology and learning management systems

SKILLS

Teaching:

• Course design and delivery
• Learning activity development and facilitation
• Technology integration and LMS proficiency
• Instructional adaptation

Assessment:

• Valid assessment instrument development
• Constructive feedback provision
• Data analysis for instructional improvement

Communication:

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Professional presentation abilities
• Active listening and collaboration

Technology:

• Discipline-relevant software proficiency
• Multimedia and presentation tools
• Basic troubleshooting capabilities

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
• FACIS3
• Drug Screening

To apply

visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=36000&JobOpeningId=292173&PostingSeq=1