Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor OB/Labor and Delivery

South University; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

South University invites adjunct faculty to contribute to classroom instruction and the delivery of high‑quality courses on campus or online. Faculty design and deliver instruction aligned with institutional models and bring professional insights to the learning experience.

They promote student success, manage the educational process, maintain records, and participate in faculty development. Collaboration with campus committees and events supports program growth and student achievement.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution in the teaching discipline with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
• For undergraduate programs, a master’s degree with concentration in the teaching discipline and 18 graduate semester hours.
• Licensure or certification as applicable to the discipline and active status.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers instruction aligned with the South University model.
• Relates professional and industry experience to learning and updates courses.
• Promotes student success through flexible teaching and engagement.
• Manages the educational process and maintains accurate records.
• Participates in faculty development and campus committees and events.
• Communicates effectively with supervisors, faculty, and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

LMS proficiency

Education

Terminal degree in discipline (regionally accredited)

Master’s degree for undergrad programs

Active state licensure or certification (as applicable)

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 ahistory 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 thinking aboutjoining 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:

Adjunct Faculty responsibilities include: classroom instruction,facilitating meaningful learning of course outcomes, assistingstudents toward successful program completion, and promoting theacademic well-being of the program. Adjunct Faculty alsoparticipate in activities that promote the stature of the academicprograms, Departments, and Colleges and abide by the mandates setby the South University Board of Trustees and Administration.Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy isconsidered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of thisposition: quality services to clients; development, growth,involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economicprinciples; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive toinnovation, positive thinking and expansion.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

• Perform Faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty jobdescription and the Faculty Supplement to the South UniversityEmployee Handbook.
• Designs and delivers instruction in alignment with the SouthUniversity model.
• Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning bycontinuing professional/technical skills development, andintroducing professional/industry perspective into courses.
• Promotes student success by showing flexibility and exhibitinga passion for teaching and students.
• Manages the educational process to ensure a positiveeducational experience.
• Practices effective outreach to at-risk and/or absentstudents.
• Communicates consistently and effectively with Supervisors,University Administrators, Faculty, and other South UniversityDepartments.
• Manages the learning environment through keeping accuraterecords and enforcing academic policies consistent with theUniversity, College/School, Campus, or Online Division.
• Participates in the Faculty development process to enhanceknowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Supports local campus by participating on committees, eventssuch as orientation and graduation, including various otherworkshops and meetings. (Campus).

REQUIREMENTS:

• For graduate programs, a terminal degree from a regionallyaccredited institution in the discipline to be taught, with aconcentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduatesemester hours in the teaching discipline) required.
• For undergraduate programs, a master’s degree from a regionallyaccredited institution in the discipline to be taught, with aconcentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduatesemester hours in the teaching discipline) required.
• For associate degree programs in physical therapist assistant,an entry-level degree in physical therapy (PT) or physicaltherapist assistant (PTA) and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree froma federally recognized Institutional Accrediting Agency (or itsinternational equivalent) are required. A master’s degree ispreferred.
• At least six months teaching experience at anotherpost-secondary education institution (preferred).
• Active, valid, and unencumbered state licensure orcertification as applicable to the discipline.
• Membership in a professional association tied to area ofinstruction (preferred).
• Practical experience in the discipline of the program andknowledge of current best practices (in field).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including theability to build successful relationships with students andfaculty.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail. Computerbased skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writingskills) and experience with computerized learning managementsystems.

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 essential functions. 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 regularlyrequired to communicate professionally in person, over thetelephone, video conference, 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 andembraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, studentand graduate success. We are committed to building and developing adiverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures andperspectives can thrive.