Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Nursing-FNP (#DF3205)

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DF3205 South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you tojoin a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus andonline. The South University 125-year story-past, present, and future-is a history formed by the many individuals who have developedthe 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 willfind 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 aplace to Belong, Believe and Become , a place where you can make a difference in the lives ofstudents eager to learn and grow. South University, the right direction for a brighterfuture.

SUMMARY:

Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of thecourse outcomes in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment. Provide education throughlearning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. Encourage a culture of learningthat values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity, and ethics as well as personal and professional development.

Assure that the South University philosophy of quality service to students, development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees,and an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilitiesof this position. Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs, departments, and colleges and abide by theSouth University Board of Trustees and administration mandates. Thisis an in-person position. Not Remote.

SUMMARY:

Instruct and facilitate meaningfullearning of the course outcomes in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment. Provide education throughlearning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. Encourage a culture of learningthat values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity, and ethics as well as personal and professional development.

Assure that the South University philosophy of quality service to students, development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees,and an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilitiesof this position. Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs, departments, and colleges and abide by theSouth University Board of Trustees and administration mandates. This is an in-person position. Not Remote.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS

Provides competency-based education which aligns with the South University model ofcurricula as well as supports the South University style of system delivery. Designs and delivers class instruction through thedevelopment of instructional plans to meet course competencies, to create activities which support lesson objectives, and to deliver theinstruction as approved. Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation oflearning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establish student performance criteria and evaluation. Deliverslearning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectivelyplanning and preparing for classes and student success. Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work scheduleas well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process. Manages the learningenvironment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic andattendance policies. Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting localcampus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings. Relatesprofessional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction ofindustry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.

JOBREQUIREMENTS

DNP or PhD in Nursing with FNP certification required. One to five years' experience in theinstruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution. Experience as a FNP is stronglypreferred. Membership in a professional association tied to area of instruction preferred. Excellent verbal andwritten communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations. Outstandingconflict resolution skills. Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills Computer based skills (i.e., software,analytical, and report writing skills)

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics describedhere are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with adisability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of theposition. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over thetelephone, through email, video conference, and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media andequipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer andembraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing adiverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.