Adjunct Faculty - Didactic Nursing

South University; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South University in Virginia seeks a dedicated instructor to teach and facilitate learning outcomes across the curriculum, on campus and online. The role emphasizes a learning-centered environment, professional ethics, and engagement with students.

The successful candidate will hold a Master's degree (PhD preferred), an RN license, and 0–2 years of instructional experience. They should demonstrate strong communication, time management, and ability to work under pressure while promoting student

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required; PhD in related field preferred.
• Unencumbered RN nursing license.
• Zero to two years of instruction experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage time and produce detailed work; computer-based skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the educational process to ensure every student is involved in a positive educational experience.
• Provide course instruction that aligns with the South University model and supports the delivery style.
• Design and deliver instruction through instructional plans and activities for course outcomes.
• Effectively utilize technology in the classroom to support student learning.
• Maintain accurate records, submit grades on time, and enforce academic policies.
• Participate in faculty development, curriculum tasks, and campus events to support programs.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Time management

Detail-oriented

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in related field

PhD preferred

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:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the educational process to ensure every student isinvolved in a positive educational experience through the learning,teaching, and social environment.
• Perform faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty jobdescription in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplementto the South University Employee Handbook.
• Provide course instruction that aligns with the SouthUniversity model of curricula and supports the South Universitystyle of system delivery.
• 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.
• Effectively utilize technology in the classroom to support thestudent learning experience.
• Enable the achievement of pre-defined outcomes for studentachievement and evaluation of learning by providing instructionthat fosters proficiency and establishes student performancecriteria and evaluation.
• Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing aneducational environment conducive to learning and studentinvolvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes andstudent success.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in the faculty development process to enhanceknowledge, skills, and abilities in learner-centeredinstruction.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisor(s),faculty, and other South University administrators.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and License:

• Master's required. PhD in a field related to the classes to betaught is preferred.
• Unencumbered RN nursing License

Experience:

• Zero to two years’ experience in instruction or formalizededucation process, preferably in a post-secondary or collegeinstitution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including theability to build successful relationships with studentpopulations.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
• Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and reportwriting skills)

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meetfrequently occurring deadlines.
• Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverseschool/campus constituents.
• Ability to develop and complete projects without continueddirect supervision
• Ability to learn from students’ participation, demonstratesfair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassionwithout being ineffectual
• Ability to perform with legal and ethical boundaries.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those encountered while performing the essentialfunctions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions of the position.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer andembraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee,student, and graduate success. We are committed to building anddeveloping a diverse environment where a variety of ideas,cultures, and perspectives can thrive.