Adjunct Faculty - Undergraduate Nursing

South University•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty – Undergraduate Nursing instructs and facilitates meaningful learning of course outcomes while supporting all facets of the learning environment. The role provides learning-centered education that prepares graduates to meet evolving marketplace needs and fosters mutual responsibility, respect, lifelong learning, diversity, ethics, and personal and professional development. The position supports South University's philosophy of quality service, employee development and involvement, innovation, and growth, and contributes to the stature of its academic programs, departments, and colleges. This is a campus-based position, not remote.

Requirements

Master's degree required.
Unencumbered RN nursing license.
Zero to two years of experience in instruction or a formalized education process; post-secondary or college experience preferred.
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 while maintaining effectiveness.
Ability to perform within legal and ethical boundaries.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage the educational process to support each student's positive learning, teaching, and social experience.
Perform faculty responsibilities in accordance with the Faculty Supplement to the South University Faculty/Staff Handbook.
Provide course instruction aligned with South University's curricula and system delivery model.
Develop instructional plans, activities, and online courses as appropriate, and deliver instruction through approved course shells.
Use technology effectively in the classroom to support student learning.
Provide instruction that fosters proficiency, establishes student performance criteria, and enables evaluation of learning outcomes.
Plan and prepare classes and create an educational environment that supports learning and student involvement.
Promote student success through flexibility, enthusiasm for teaching and students, and active student engagement.
Maintain accurate records, submit grades and reports on time, and enforce applicable academic and attendance policies.
Continue professional and technical skills development, bring industry perspectives into courses, and remain aware of professional and industry trends and opportunities.
Participate in faculty development to enhance learner-centered instruction knowledge and skills.
Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisors, faculty, and university administrators.
Contribute to the learning culture through curriculum and system task forces, campus events such as orientation and graduation, workshops, and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.