Full Time Faculty, Nursing Undergraduate

South University•Round Rock, TX

17h

About The Position

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online. The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home. What's next for you is the first priority for us! Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow. South University, the right direction for a brighter future. POSITION SUMMARY: 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 enables graduates to meet the evolving needs of the marketplace. The Instructor encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, lifelong learning, ethics, and personal and professional development. Incumbent must ensure that the South University philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and an environment that is conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Requirements

Ph.D. in a field related to the classes to be taught is preferred. Master's degree required.
Zero to two years of experience in instruction or a formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.
Membership in a professional association tied to the area of instruction 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 (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills)
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.
Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision
Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrate fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and show compassion without being ineffectual

Responsibilities

Provides competency-based education that aligns with the South University curriculum model and supports the South University system of delivery.
Designs and delivers class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, the development of activities that support lesson objectives, and (in the case of online instructors ONLY) delivers the instruction as approved.
Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student learning and evaluation by providing instruction that fosters competencies and establishes 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, demonstrating a passion for teaching and students, and engaging students in the learning process.
Manages the learning environment by 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 in 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.