Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor -Med Surg (on site)

South University; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South University seeks a Nursing faculty member to instruct and facilitate meaningful learning in the curriculum. The role involves online and on-campus instruction, development of lesson plans, and supporting student success in a dynamic learning environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Nursing with teaching or post-secondary experience, and an active nursing license. A master’s degree is preferred, with proficiency in LMS and Microsoft Office to support diverse learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing required; MSN, DNP or PhD preferred.
• Teaching/instruction experience in higher education or post-secondary education.
• Active, valid nursing licensure or certification as applicable.
• Experience with university guidelines and academic terminology.
• Proficiency with online learning environments and LMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of course outcomes.
• Develop instructional plans to meet course outcomes and online shell delivery.
• Utilize technology in the classroom to support student learning.
• Deliver instruction that aligns with curriculum and delivery model.
• Maintain accurate records, grades and attendance policies.
• Contribute to faculty development and curriculum improvement.
• Engage students and foster a culture of respect and lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with supervisor, faculty, and administrators.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Student Engagement

Teaching

Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Technology in Classroom

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

MSN or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Digital Media Creation

Job description

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environmentthat will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff andstudents eager to play a role in helping you achieve yourprofessional goals, on campus and online.

The South University 125-year story-past, present, and future is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed theeducation and spirit of community that have become our pledge tostudents, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of SouthUniversity. Whether you have been part of the University family formany years, have recently come our way, or are thinkingaboutjoining us, you will find South University to be a place you cancall home.

What's next for you is the first priority for us!

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn moreabout what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong,Believe and Become, a place where you can make adifference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighterfuture.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomesin the curriculum and proactively support all facets of thelearning environment. Provide education through learning-centeredinstruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolvingneeds of the marketplace. Encourage a culture of learning thatvalues mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning,diversity, and ethics as well as personal and professionaldevelopment. Assure that the South University philosophy: qualityservice to students; development, growth, involvement, andrecognition of employees; and an environment conducive toinnovation, positive thinking, and expansion is considered incarrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academicprograms, departments, and colleges and abide by the SouthUniversity Board of Trustees and administration's mandates.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

1. Manage the educational process to ensure every studentisinvolved in a positive educational experience through the learning,teaching, and social environment.
2. Perform faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty jobdescription in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplementto the South University Employee Handbook.
3. Provide course instruction that aligns with the SouthUniversity model of curricula and supports the South Universitystyle of system delivery.
4. Design and deliver instruction through the development ofinstructional plans to meet course outcomes, the development ofactivities that support lesson objectives, and for online courses,deliver the instruction as approved within each course shell.
5. Effectively utilize technology in the classroom to support thestudent learning experience.
6. Enable the achievement of pre-defined outcomes for studentachievement and evaluation of learning by providing instructionthat fosters proficiency and establishes student performancecriteria and evaluation.
7. Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing aneducational environment conducive to learning and studentinvolvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes andstudent success.
8. Promote student success by showing flexibility in style andwork schedule and exhibiting a passion for teaching and students,and engaging students in the learning process.
9. Manage the educational environment through keeping accuraterecords, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcingacademic and attendance policies consistent with the school,campus, or online division.
10. Relate professional/life/industry experience to learning bycontinuing professional/technical skills development, theintroduction of industry perspective into courses, and the activeawareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
11. Participate in the faculty development process to enhanceknowledge, skills, and abilities in learner-centeredinstruction.
12. Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisor(s),faculty, and other South University administrators.
13. Contribute to a learning culture by participating in curriculumand system task forces, support local campus events such asorientation and graduation, and participate in various otherworkshops and meetings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's in Nursing required; MSN, DNP or PhD in Nursingpreferred.
• Teaching discipline, direct supervision by a faculty memberexperienced in the teaching discipline, regular in-servicetraining, and planned and periodic evaluations.
• Experience in instruction or formalized education process,preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.
• Membership in a professional association tied to the area ofinstruction preferred.
• Active, valid, and unencumbered state licensure orcertification as applicable to the discipline.
• At least six months of teaching experience at South Universityor another post-secondary education institution preferred
• Academic Processes - knowledge of university guidelines, coursedescriptions, and academic terminology
• Clerical - knowledge of office administrative procedures,including accurate record‑keeping
• Computer - ability to perform basic computer processes,including word processing, web browsing, and utilization ofMicrosoft Office
• Technical Knowledge and Application - proficiency with theonline learning environment, including the creation of digitalmedia and utilization of learning management systems
• Mathematics - ability to perform basic
• Critical Thinking - uses logic and reasoning to look atdifferent types of information in order to make conclusions andwork through problems
• Research - Locates key facts and information to learn moreabout different types of information
• Interpersonal Skills - communicates and interacts with peopleeffectively while being aware of social perceptions

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to performthe essentialfunctions of the position. The term "qualified individual with adisability" means an individual with a disability who, with orwithout reasonable accommodation, can perform the essentialfunctions of the position. While performing the duties of this job,the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally inperson, over the telephone, through email and other electronicmeans, move about the office or school, handle various types ofmedia and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observeand assess.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embracesdiversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, andgraduate success. We are committed to building and developing adiverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures andperspectives can thrive.