Adjunct Faculty, Med/Surg Nursing

South University•Round Rock, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member instructs and facilitates meaningful learning of course outcomes and supports all facets of the learning environment. The role provides learning-centered instruction to prepare graduates for evolving marketplace needs and promotes a culture of mutual responsibility, respect, lifelong learning, diversity, ethics, and personal and professional development. This is a campus-based position, not remote. The faculty member manages the educational process and student learning experience; plans and delivers instruction aligned with South University curricula and course outcomes; uses classroom technology; evaluates student learning; and supports student achievement. The role also includes maintaining accurate records, submitting grades and reports on time, enforcing academic and attendance policies, keeping professional skills current, participating in faculty development and curriculum activities, communicating with supervisors and colleagues, and supporting campus events and meetings. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree required; a PhD in a field related to the classes taught is preferred.
Zero to two years of experience in instruction or a formalized education process, preferably at a post-secondary or college institution.
Experience in Medical/Surgical nursing required.
Unencumbered RN nursing license.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.
Strong conflict-resolution skills.
Demonstrated time-management and attention-to-detail 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, behave fairly and consistently, and show compassion while remaining effective.
Ability to perform within legal and ethical boundaries.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage the educational process to ensure students have a positive experience across learning, teaching, and social environments.
Perform faculty responsibilities in accordance with the faculty job description and the Faculty Supplement to the South University Faculty/Staff Handbook.
Provide course instruction aligned with South University curricula and system delivery.
Develop instructional plans and activities to meet course outcomes and lesson objectives, and deliver instruction as approved within each course shell.
Use technology effectively in the classroom to support student learning.
Provide instruction that fosters proficiency, establishes student performance criteria, and evaluates learning against defined outcomes.
Establish a learning-conducive environment, plan and prepare effectively for classes, and support student success and involvement.
Promote student success through flexibility, enthusiasm for teaching and students, and student engagement in the learning process.
Maintain accurate records, submit grades and reports on time, and enforce academic and attendance policies.
Relate professional, life, and industry experience to learning; develop professional and technical skills; and remain aware of industry trends and opportunities.
Participate in faculty development to enhance learner-centered instructional knowledge and skills.
Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisors, faculty, and other South University administrators.
Participate in curriculum and system task forces, campus events such as orientation and graduation, workshops, and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.