Adjunct Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing Didactic - Campus Position

South University; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

South University Montgomery, AL invites applications for the Adjunct Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing Didactic position based on campus. The role focuses on delivering didactic instruction, assessing student learning, and maintaining a positive learning environment on-site.

The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree (PhD preferred), have strong communication skills, and be able to manage time effectively while supporting diverse student populations and campus initiatives.

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.
• 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.
• Provide education through learning-centered instruction that enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace.
• Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and ethics as well as personal and professional development.
• Participate in activities that promote stature of the academic programs, departments, and colleges and abide by university mandates.
• Deliver instruction aligned with the South University model and style of delivery.
• Design and deliver instruction through instructional plans to meet course outcomes and shell.
• Promote use of technology in the classroom to support learning.
• Plan and prepare for classes and student success.
• Maintain accurate records and submit grades on time; enforce academic policies.
• Engage in faculty development and campus events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Detail orientation

Professional rapport with students

Deadline driven

Education

Master's degree required

PhD preferred

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing Didactic - Campus Position

South University Montgomery, AL, 5355 VAUGHN ROAD, Montgomery, Alabama, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Monday, August 31, 2026 at 3:59 AM

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online.

The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home.

What's next for you is the first priority for us!

Visitwww.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

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.

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

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.

South University Montgomery, AL, 5355 VAUGHN ROAD, Montgomery, Alabama, United States of America