Adjunct Faculty - Graduate Nursing DNP

South University; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

South University in Georgia seeks a faculty member to instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of course outcomes across the curriculum, delivering online and on-campus education and ensuring alignment with the university's standards.

The role emphasizes instructional planning, student engagement, and professional development, with expectations to participate in curriculum activities, uphold policies, and promote academic excellence within the DNP program.

Qualifications

• Faculty teaching graduate and post-baccalaureate course work requires a doctoral level credential.
• Experience in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Doctorate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the educational process to ensure every student is involved in a positive educational experience through the learning, teaching, and social environment.
• Perform faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty job description in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
• Provide course instruction that aligns with the South University model of curricula and supports the South University style of system delivery.
• Design and deliver instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course outcomes, develop activities, and for online courses deliver the instruction as approved within each course shell.
• Effectively utilize technology in the classroom to support the student learning experience.
• Enable the achievement of pre-defined outcomes for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction that fosters proficiency.
• Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing an educational environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule and engaging students in the learning process.
• Communicate consistently with supervisor, faculty, and other South University administrators.
• Participate in curriculum and system task forces and support campus events such as orientation and graduation.

Education

Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline is required

Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Doctorate level or equivalent 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 studentisinvolved 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:

• Faculty teaching graduate and post-baccalaureate course work:earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or arelated discipline is required.
• Faculty with experience in Epidemiology and Biostatistics atthe Doctorate level or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in instruction or formalized education process,preferably in a post-secondary or college institution in a DNPProgram preferred.
• Membership in a professional association tied to the area ofinstruction preferred.
• At least six months of teaching experience at South Universityor another post-secondary education institution preferred, withonline experience a plus (for online only).

License:

• Active, valid, and unencumbered state licensure orcertification as applicable to the discipline.
• A compact license is required.

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.