Adjunct Faculty - Undergraduate Nursing (#DF2976)

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DF2976 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomes in the curriculum andproactively support all facets of the learning environment. Provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enablegraduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect,life-long learning, diversity, and ethics, as well as personal and professional development. Assure that the South University philosophy ofquality 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 responsibilities of this position. Participate in activitiesthat promote the stature of the academic programs, departments, and colleges and abide by the South University Board of Trustees andadministration's mandates. (This is a campus-based position-not remote)

KEY JOB ELEMENTS

Manage theeducational process to ensure every student is involved in a positive educational experience through the learning, teaching, and socialenvironment. Perform faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty job description in accordance with the provisions ofFaculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook. Provide course instruction that aligns with the South Universitycurricula model and supports the South University style of system delivery. Design and deliver instruction through the developmentof instructional plans to meet course outcomes, the development of activities that support lesson objectives, and for online courses,deliver the instruction as approved within each course shell. Effectively utilize technology in the classroom to support the studentlearning experience. Enable the achievement of pre-defined outcomes for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providinginstruction that fosters proficiency and establishes student performance criteria and evaluation. Deliver learning-centeredinstruction by establishing an educational environment conducive to learning and student involvement and effectively planning and preparingfor classes and student success. Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule, exhibiting a passion forteaching and students, and engaging students in the learning process. Manage the educational environment by keeping accuraterecords, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing academic and attendance policies consistent with the school, campus, oronline division. Relate professional/life/industry experience to learning by continuing professional/technical skills development,the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends andopportunities. Participate in the faculty development process to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in learner-centeredinstruction. Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisor(s), faculty, and other South Universityadministrators. Contribute to a learning culture by participating in curriculum and system task forces, support local campus eventssuch as orientation and graduation, and participate in various other workshops and meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

Aterminal degree in nursing is preferred, a master's degree in nursing is required Prefer experience in Med Surg, pharmacologyinstruction or nursing fundamentals instruction Experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in apost-secondary or college institution. Membership in a professional association tied to the area of instructionpreferred. Active, valid, and unencumbered state licensure or certification as applicable to the discipline.

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonableaccommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee isregularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about theoffice or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess. SouthUniversity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.

We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.