Nursing Lecturer - Part-Time
About The Position
The Georgia College & State University School of Nursing is recruiting for a Part-time Limited Term Lecture faculty position. This is a 10 month academic appointment. The selected candidate will support the academic environment and the educational mission of the University, the College of Health Sciences, and the School of Nursing through student instruction and support at graduate and undergraduate levels, research and professional development, and service to the institution and the community. The ideal faculty employee will demonstrate: - a basic understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning. - strong communication skills and successful higher education teaching experience. - a developing research agenda. - the ability to work collegially and effectively with individuals of various backgrounds and majors at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The position will reside in the Department and supports the undergraduate and graduate curriculum across many majors.
Requirements
- A terminal degree (or the ability to obtain one within a year of appointment) in nursing or a related discipline (PhD, DNP, EdD, DNS) is expected
- A Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program or the equivalent 40 hours of nursing credit from a BSN to DNP program
- Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org)
- Some teaching experience
- Unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the United States with the ability to obtain a license in the state of Georgia upon appointment
- 1 year of clinical practice as a nurse
- ABILITIES
- Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship
- Engage in continuous professional development
- Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities
- Solve problems and make data-driven decisions
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service
- Demonstrate leadership and take initiative
- Adapt to changing institutional needs
- Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
- KNOWLEDGE
- Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends
- Curriculum design and program outcome alignment
- Assessment methods and student learning measurement
- Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)
- Academic policies, procedures, and ethics
- Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles
- Educational technology and learning management systems
- SKILLS
- Teaching:
- Course design and delivery
- Learning activity development and facilitation
- Technology integration and LMS proficiency
- Instructional adaptation
- Assessment:
- Valid assessment instrument development
- Constructive feedback provision
- Data analysis for instructional improvement
- Communication:
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Professional presentation abilities
- Active listening and collaboration
- Technology:
- Discipline-relevant software proficiency
- Multimedia and presentation tools
- Basic troubleshooting capabilities
Nice To Haves
- Hiring preference will be given to those with at least one year of experience in:
- Teaching experience in both undergraduate and graduate programs
- Evidence of scholarly and/or research dissemination
- An understanding of Georgia College's mission
- Enthusiasm about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship
- Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is preferred
Responsibilities
- Teaching/Instructing -
- Teaching Responsibilities
- Regular course meetings and instruction
- Mentoring Students
- Other teaching responsibilities
- Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.
- Faculty also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.
- Service to Institution -
- All faculty are expected to help the department in recruiting majors. Faculty members are expected to attend Department meetings and events.
- Faculty - Professional Development -
- Faculty are expected to stay current in their field.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
