Adjunct Faculty - Undergraduate Nursing

South University; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South University in Columbia, SC seeks a faculty member to instruct and develop courses, fostering a learning-centered environment and supporting program growth on campus. Requirements include RN license, a master's degree as minimum, PhD preferred, and 0–2 years teaching experience; strong communication, time management, and ethical standards are essential.

This campus-based role emphasizes professional development, student engagement, and adherence to university policies while contributing to

Qualifications

• PhD in a field related to the classes to be taught is preferred, master's degree required.
• Zero to two years’ experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.
• 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 develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision
• Ability to learn from students’ participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual
• Ability to perform with legal and ethical boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomes in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment.
• Provide education through learning-centered instruction that enables graduates to fulfill evolving marketplace needs.
• Encourage a culture of learning with mutual responsibility, respect, lifelong learning, diversity and ethics.
• Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs, departments, and colleges.
• Maintain accurate records, submit grades on time, and enforce academic and attendance policies.
• Relate professional/industry experience to learning and encourage ongoing professional development.
• Participate in faculty development to enhance learner-centered instruction.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor(s), faculty, and South University administrators.
• Contribute to a learning culture through curriculum and system task forces and campus events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Time management

Detail-oriented

Computer skills

Work under pressure

Professional rapport with diverse ppl

Lifelong learning ethos

Ethical judgment

Education

Master's degree required

PhD preferred

Tools

General computer skills

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomes in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment. Provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity, and ethics, as well as personal and professional development. Assure that the South University philosophy of quality service to students, development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees, and an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs, departments, and colleges and abide by the South University Board of Trustees and administration's mandates.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are representative of the essential responsibilities of this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

1. Managetheeducationalprocesstoensure thateverystudentisinvolvedinapositive educational experience through the learning, teaching, and social environment.
2. Performfacultyresponsibilitiesasoutlinedinthefacultyjobdescriptioninaccordancewiththe provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South UniversityFaculty/StaffHandbook.
3. Providecourseinstructionthatalignswiththe SouthUniversitymodelofcurriculaand supports the South University style of system delivery.
4. Designanddeliverinstructionthroughthedevelopmentofinstructionalplanstomeetcourse outcomes, the development of activities that support lessonobjectives,andonline courses, deliver the instruction as approved within each course shell.
5. Effectivelyutilizetechnologyin theclassroomtosupportthestudentlearningexperience.
6. Enabletheachievementofpre-defined outcomesforstudentachievementandevaluationof learning by providing instruction that fostersproficiencyandestablishesstudent performance criteria and evaluation.
7. Deliverlearning-centeredinstructionbyestablishinganeducationalenvironmentconducive to learning and student involvement and effectivelyplanning andpreparing forclassesand student success.
8. Promotestudentsuccessbyshowingflexibilityinstyleandworkscheduleandexhibitinga passion for teaching and students, and engaging students in the learning process.
9. Managetheeducationalenvironmentbykeepingaccuraterecords,submittinggrades and otherreportson time,and enforcingacademicand attendance policiesconsistentwith the school, campus, or online division.
10. Relateprofessional/life/industryexperiencetolearningby continuingprofessional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
11. Participateinthefacultydevelopmentprocesstoenhanceknowledge,skills,andabilitiesin learner-centered instruction.
12. Communicateconsistentlyandeffectivelywithsupervisor(s), faculty,andotherSouth University administrators.
13. Contribute to a learning culture by participatingin curriculum and system task forces,supportinglocalcampuseventssuchasorientation and graduation,andparticipatingin various other workshops and meetings.
14. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QULIFICATIONS:

Educations:

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

Experience:

• Zero to two years’ experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.
• 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 develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision
• Ability to learn from students’ participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual
• Ability to perform with legal and ethical boundaries.

License/Certifications:

• Unencumbered RN nursing License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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