Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Nursing - MSN

South University • Tampa, FL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University has a 120-year history of fostering education and community. The university offers online programs and education at 8 locations and 2 learning sites, emphasizing a welcoming environment with one-on-one support and personalized attention. Small classes feature hands-on experiences that shape students' skills, excellence, character, community involvement, volunteerism, and pursuit of lifelong learning.

This is a campus-based position. The instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. The instructor provides education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the market place. The instructor encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development. The incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion.

Requirements

• DNP or PhD in Nursing with FNP certification required.
• One to five 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.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
• Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills)

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a FNP strongly preferred.
• Membership in a professional association tied to area of instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides competency-based education which aligns with the South University model of curricula as well as supports the South University style of system delivery.
• Designs and delivers class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, to create activities which support lesson objectives, and to deliver the instruction as approved.
• Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establish student performance criteria and evaluation.
• Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
• Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
• Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.
• Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.
• Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree