Associate Professor - Dept. of Nursing

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University in Macon seeks an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing to teach across several programs and travel between campuses (Macon, Warner Robins, Cochran, Dublin). The role emphasizes high-quality teaching, student advisement, and coordination of clinical experiences for nursing students.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in nursing and 1–2 years of professional nursing experience, plus current Georgia RN licensure and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Master¿s degree with nursing major required.
• 1-2 years recent professional nursing experience.
• Current unencumbered Georgia Registered Nurse License; evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills faculty workload requirement through excellence in teaching, course-related advisement and other activities.
• Participates in student-faculty activities that strengthen student-faculty relationships.
• Participates in student advisement and academic counseling.
• Plans for clinical experiences for students during clinical rotation.
• Supervised the clinical instruction of students.
• Evaluates theoretical and clinical components of students’ instruction.
• Informs the coordinator of progress or problems encountered in the area of instruction.
• Assists with maintaining necessary records and reports.

Skills

Nursing

Teaching

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Doctorate in nursing or related field (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Associate Professor - Dept. of Nursing

Location: MGA - Macon

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 301760

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position requires demonstration of a strong commitment to excellence in teaching with the potential to travel between campuses: Macon, Warner Robins, Cochran and Dublin. Teaching responsibilities may vary with regards to program type: Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program, Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science Degree Program, RN-BSN (on-line and face-to-face) Completion Program, and the Masters of Science in Nursing Program.

Responsibilities

Students -

• Fulfills faculty workload requirement through excellence in teaching, course-related advisement and other activities.
• Participates in student-faculty activities that serve to strengthen student-faculty relationships.
• Participates in student advisement and academic counseling.
• Plans for clinical experiences for students during clinical rotation.
• Supervised the clinical instruction of students.
• Evaluates theoretical and clinical components of students¿ instruction.
• Informs the coordinator of progress or problems encountered in the area of instruction.
• Assists with maintaining necessary records and reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Department of Nursing -

• Assumes responsibility for assigned units of instruction and for unit exams.
• Contributes to the ongoing development of the program through unit and course revision and refinement and the implementation of formative and summative evaluation processes.
• Provides input in the Department of Nursing budget.
• Participates in the selection and orientation of new faculty.
• Establishes and maintains policies on selection, admission, promotion and graduation of students.
• Participates in maintaining and updating the Skill lab and multimedia resources.
• Maintains satisfactory relationships with cooperating agencies. Seeks out and evaluate new clinical resources.
• Participate in campus-wide and departmental committees.
• Assists the Department Chair in the development, implementation and evaluation of objectives and goals for the Department.
• Submits annual professional objectives for the academic year to the Chair for the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Professional -

• Remains current with the changing trends in nursing education and practice.
• Participates in professional and community activities related to the improvement of health care.
• Maintains personal growth and development through ongoing faculty development activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Required Educational Qualifications

• Master¿s degree with nursing major required.

Required Experience

• 1-2 years recent professional nursing experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Georgia Registered Nurse License
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing or related field preferred.

Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years of teaching experience in an academic or healthcare setting preferred.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6 , federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.