Adjunct Faculty - Nursing

South University•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of course outcomes in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment. Provide learning-centered education that prepares graduates to meet evolving marketplace needs. Foster a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, lifelong learning, diversity, ethics, and personal and professional development. Carry out the duties of the position in a manner consistent with South University’s philosophy and participate in activities that promote the stature of its academic programs, departments, and colleges while abiding by Board of Trustees and administrative mandates. Manage the educational process so students have a positive learning, teaching, and social experience. Provide instruction aligned with South University curricula and delivery methods; plan and deliver instruction and learning activities that meet course outcomes, including delivery of online instruction as approved within each course shell. Use technology to support learning, establish and evaluate student performance outcomes, and create an environment conducive to learning and student involvement. Support student success through flexible teaching and work style, effective preparation, and active student engagement. Maintain accurate records, submit grades and reports on time, and enforce academic and attendance policies. Keep professional and technical skills current, bring industry perspectives into courses, and stay aware of professional trends and opportunities. Participate in faculty development, communicate effectively with university colleagues and administrators, contribute to curriculum and system task forces, and support campus events and other workshops and meetings.

Requirements

Unencumbered RN nursing license.
Zero to two years of experience in instruction or a 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, including software, analytical, and report-writing skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet frequently occurring deadlines.
Ability to develop professional rapport with diverse school and campus constituents.
Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.
Ability to learn from student participation, demonstrate fair and consistent behavior, and show compassion without being ineffectual.
Ability to perform within legal and ethical boundaries.

Nice To Haves

PhD in a field related to the classes to be taught is preferred.
Experience in instruction or formalized education in a post-secondary or college institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the educational process to provide students with a positive learning, teaching, and social environment.
Perform faculty responsibilities in accordance with the faculty job description and the Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
Provide course instruction aligned with South University curricula and system delivery methods.
Develop instructional plans and activities that meet course outcomes and lesson objectives; deliver online instruction as approved within each course shell.
Use technology in the classroom to support the student learning experience.
Provide instruction that fosters proficiency, establishes student performance criteria, and enables evaluation of learning outcomes.
Plan and prepare for classes and student success, and establish an educational environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
Promote student success through flexibility, passion for teaching, and engagement of students in the learning process.
Maintain accurate records, submit grades and reports on time, and enforce academic and attendance policies.
Continue professional and technical skills development, incorporate industry perspectives into courses, and stay aware of professional trends and opportunities.
Participate in faculty development to enhance learner-centered instructional knowledge and skills.
Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisors, faculty, and other university administrators.
Participate in curriculum and system task forces, support local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and attend workshops and meetings.