Nursing Lecturer - Part-Time

About UsGeorgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.Job SummaryThe 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.ResponsibilitiesTeaching/Instructing -Teaching ResponsibilitiesRegular course meetings and instructionMentoring StudentsOther teaching responsibilitiesKnowledge 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.Required QualificationsEducational RequirementsA terminal degree (or the ability to obtain one within a year of appointment) in nursing or a related discipline (PhD, DNP, EdD, DNS) is expectedA Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program or the equivalent 40 hours of nursing credit from a BSN to DNP programMust meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org)Required ExperienceSome teaching experienceUnencumbered license as a registered nurse in the United States with the ability to obtain a license in the state of Georgia upon appointment1 year of clinical practice as a nursePreferred QualificationsPreferred ExperienceHiring preference will be given to those with at least one year of experience in:Teaching experience in both undergraduate and graduate programsEvidence of scholarly and/or research disseminationAn understanding of Georgia College's missionEnthusiasm about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarshipEvidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is preferredKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESBuild positive student relationships and provide mentorshipEngage in continuous professional developmentManage multiple courses and administrative responsibilitiesSolve problems and make data-driven decisionsCollaborate with colleagues and participate in serviceDemonstrate leadership and take initiativeAdapt to changing institutional needsMaintain accurate records and meet deadlinesKNOWLEDGESubject matter expertise and current disciplinary trendsCurriculum design and program outcome alignmentAssessment methods and student learning measurementAccreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)Academic policies, procedures, and ethicsAdult learning principles and adaptive learning stylesEducational technology and learning management systemsSKILLSTeaching:Course design and deliveryLearning activity development and facilitationTechnology integration and LMS proficiencyInstructional adaptationAssessment:Valid assessment instrument developmentConstructive feedback provisionData analysis for instructional improvementCommunication:Clear verbal and written communicationProfessional presentation abilitiesActive listening and collaborationTechnology:Discipline-relevant software proficiencyMultimedia and presentation toolsBasic troubleshooting capabilitiesUSG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position will not travelThis position does not require security clearance.Background Check* Criminal Background Check* Education Verification