Adjunct Faculty, Med/Surg Nursing

South University; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

South University in Round Rock, TX invites applications for a campus-based instructor who will deliver course instruction, align to the university model, and contribute to a learning-centered environment. You will design instructional plans, use technology to enhance student learning, and evaluate outcomes to support student success.

Required are a master's degree, PhD preferred, and an unencumbered RN license with 0–2 years of teaching or formal education experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in a field related to the classes taught preferred; master's degree required
• 0–2 years’ experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution
• Experience in Medical/Surgical required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
• Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines
• Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents
• Ability to perform with legal and ethical boundaries

Responsibilities

• Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of course outcomes
• Design and deliver instruction through instructional plans and activities
• Effectively utilize technology in the classroom to support student learning
• Deliver learning-centered instruction and plan for classes and student success
• Maintain accurate records and submit grades on time
• Relate professional experience to learning and engage students in the learning process
• Participate in the faculty development process to enhance knowledge and skills

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Relationship building

Work under pressure

Professional rapport

Ethics

Adaptability

Education

PhD in related field

Master's degree required

RN license

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 of 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.

(This is a campus-based position-not remote.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are representative of the essentialresponsibilities of this position. Additional duties may beassigned.

• Manage the educational process to ensure that 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 Faculty/Staff 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 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 by keeping accurate records,submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing academicand attendance policies consistent with the school, campus, oronline 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, supporting local campus events such asorientation and graduation, and participating in various otherworkshops and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QULIFICATIONS:

Education:

• PhD in a field related to the classes to be taught ispreferred, master's degree required.

Experience:

• Zero to two years’ experience in instruction or formalizededucation process, preferably in a post-secondary or collegeinstitution.
• Experience in Medical/Surgical required.
• 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.

License/Certifications:

• Unencumbered RN nursing License.

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 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.