Didactic Nursing Adjunct: Online Teaching & Student Success

South University; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South University is seeking a dedicated educator to instruct and facilitate learning across designated nursing courses, ensuring alignment with curriculum outcomes and a learner-centered environment. The role emphasizes professional development, ethical practice, and engagement with students in person at the Orlando campus.

The instructor will design instructional plans, utilize technology effectively, and monitor student progress while upholding academic policies and a culture of continuous

Qualifications

• PhD in a field related to the classes to be taught is preferred.
• Unencumbered RN nursing license.
• Zero to two years’ experience in instruction or formalised 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).

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, the development of activities that support lesson objectives, and for online courses, deliver the instruction as approved within each course shell.
• Effectively utilise 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 and establishes student performance criteria and evaluation.
• Deliver learning‑centered instruction by establishing an educational environment conducive to learning and student involvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule and exhibiting a passion for teaching and students, and engaging students in the learning process.
• Manage the educational environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing academic and attendance policies consistent with the school, campus, or online division.
• Relate professional/life/industry experience to learning by continuing professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Participate in the faculty development process to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in learner‑centered instruction.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisor(s), faculty, and other South University administrators.
• Contribute to a learning culture by participating in curriculum and system task forces, support local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participate in various other workshops and meetings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Conflict resolution

Time management

Technical/computer skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

PhD in related field

RN nursing license

Job description

South University is seeking a dedicated educator to instruct and facilitate learning across designated nursing courses, ensuring alignment with curriculum outcomes and a learner-centered environment. The role emphasizes professional development, ethical practice, and engagement with students in person at the Orlando campus.

The instructor will design instructional plans, utilize technology effectively, and monitor student progress while upholding academic policies and a culture of continuous