Lecturer in Nursing

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia invites applications for a 10-month, non-tenured, full-time Lecturer in Nursing in Gainesville. The position focuses on teaching nursing undergraduates and leveraging simulation-based education across the curriculum.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior academic teaching in a BSN program and a current Georgia RN license. The role is housed in the Department of Nursing on the Gainesville campus and requires collaboration with simulation staff and

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Georgia RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
• Incorporate simulation across the curriculum and operate the Human Patient Simulator (HPS).
• Develop proficiency with simulation/AV software, and support simulation setup and turnover with the Simulation Technologist.
• Coordinate with faculty to plan curriculum and learning objectives; communicate scheduling and makeup for courses; participate in simulation evaluations.
• Collaborate with faculty, simulation staff and stakeholders to develop and evaluate simulation-based education and events.

Skills

Teaching

Nursing

Simulation

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Tools

HPS (Human Patient Simulator)

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Nursing Location: UNG - Gainesville Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 304664

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Location

Gainesville

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia, Department of Nursing is accepting applications for a 10-month, non-tenured, full-time faculty member for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Preference will be given to candidates who have academic teaching experience in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
• This position includes expectations for teaching in simulation settings across the curriculum.
  • Serve as a resource person for use and maintenance of the Human Patient Simulator (HPS).
  • Develop technical proficiency with basic aspects of the use of simulation and AV software, operation, maintenance, support, troubleshooting, repair and replacement needs for all simulation equipment. Assist Simulation Technologist to ensure simulation setup and turnover are complete.
  • Participate in planning to provide curriculum and learning objective expertise.
  • Maintain communication with course faculty and students related to scheduling and makeup for designated courses and end-semester course meetings for simulation evaluation.
  • Work collaboratively with faculty and simulation staff and stakeholders to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate simulation-based education and events, learning objectives, program planning, evaluation tools and other needs of clinical departments and groups utilizing the Clinical Simulation Center.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current license in Georgia as a registered professional nurse required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications as appropriate, CHSE preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.

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

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time. This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.