Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Nursing-FNP

South University • Orlando, FL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member instructs and facilitates meaningful learning of course outcomes in the curriculum and proactively supports all aspects of the learning environment. The role provides learning-centered education to prepare graduates to meet evolving marketplace needs, while fostering mutual responsibility and respect, lifelong learning, diversity, ethics, and personal and professional development.

This campus-based position supports South University's philosophy of quality service to students, employee development and involvement, and an environment conducive to innovation and positive thinking. The faculty member contributes to the stature of academic programs, departments, and colleges, and follows mandates from the South University Board of Trustees and administration.

The role provides competency-based education aligned with South University's curriculum and delivery model. It includes developing instructional plans, creating activities that support lesson objectives, delivering approved instruction, establishing student performance criteria, evaluating learning, maintaining accurate records, submitting grades and reports on time, and enforcing academic and attendance policies. The faculty member also participates in curriculum and system task forces, campus events, workshops, and meetings, and connects professional or industry experience and current trends to learning.

Requirements

• DNP or PhD in Nursing.
• One to five years of experience in instruction or formalized education; post-secondary or college teaching experience is preferred.
• Valid, unencumbered nursing license.
• FNP certification.
• 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, including software, analytical, and report-writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an FNP is strongly preferred.
• Membership in a professional association related to the area of instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide competency-based instruction aligned with South University's curriculum and system delivery model.
• Develop instructional plans and activities that meet course competencies and lesson objectives, and deliver instruction as approved.
• Support student achievement of exit competencies through instruction, performance criteria, and evaluation of learning.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement, and plan and prepare effectively for classes and student success.
• Promote student success through flexibility, enthusiasm for teaching and students, and engagement in the learning process.
• Maintain accurate records, submit grades and reports on time, and enforce academic and attendance policies.
• Participate in curriculum and system task forces, campus events such as orientation and graduation, workshops, and meetings.
• Continue professional and technical skills development, incorporate industry perspectives into courses, and stay aware of professional and industry trends and opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree