Business Title:

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Home Department:

School of Nursing

Employment Type:

Regular (Continuous)

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Appointment:

Faculty (10-month)

Time Limited?:

No

Time-Limited Appointment Length:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

 

40 hour work week; Monday – Friday; some evenings and weekends may be assigned as needed.

 

Work Hours per week:

40

Travel Required?:

N

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

 

The School of Nursing is a learning community of caring, committed faculty, staff, and students dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service within the liberal arts tradition. We work with diverse populations in a variety of settings and promote excellence in nursing education and practice.
Our vision is; “The Georgia College School of Nursing aspires to be recognized as a national leader in nursing education. Georgia College nurses will serve at the forefront of the changing healthcare delivery system.”

 

Primary Purpose of Position:

 

Teach Nursing courses and provide clinical supervision. Opportunities to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level will occur dependent upon areas of of experience and certification.

 

Key Function:

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing

Job duties performed for the above function:

 

Teach Nursing courses and provide clinical supervision. Opportunities to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level will occur dependent upon areas of experience and certification.

 

Key Function:

Faculty - Professional Development

Job duties performed for the above function:

 

Academic Achievement/Professional Development

 

Key Function:

Faculty - Service to Institution

Job duties performed for the above function:

 

Service to Institution

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Primary duties include:
Teach primarily in the MSN (FNP, PMHNP, and the new WHNP and CNM) programs.

May also support the undergraduate program as needed.
Contribute to nursing’s body of knowledge through personal and collaborative scholarship.
Student mentorship.
1. principles of teaching and learning.
2. currency in clinical practice.
3. communication (both oral and written) with a variety of communities.
4. knowledge of practice issues in area of expertise.

 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

 

Georgia College is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee and strives to create a campus environment which understands, fosters, and embraces the value of diversity. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, 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 Georgia College.

 

Background Check Statement:

 

Georgia College conducts job-related background checks on final candidates in order to ensure a safe and secure work environment. All employment offers will be contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background screenings which include, but are not limited to criminal history, motor vehicle report, credit history, drug and alcohol screening.

 

Proposed Minimum Experience/Education:

 

Doctoral Degree in Nursing (PhD).
Master’s degree in Nursing.
Educational and clinical experience in psychiatric mental health, adult health and gerontology.
Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in Georgia required at time of hire.
APRN certification with psych expertise and ability to contribute to MSN tracks. PMHNP certification required.
Teaching experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
Must meet SCACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

 

Select Type:

License/Certifications

Description of Requirement:

 

Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in Georgia required at time of hire.

 

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

 

Certification either in area of teaching or clinical area.

Familiarity with synchronous, asynchronous, and online instruction.

Familiarity with patient simulation equipment.

Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.

In keeping with the University’s mission, we especially encourage applicants who will further our goal of cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity.

 

Posting Number:

F0326

Desired Start Date:

08/01/2021

Open Date:

10/29/2020

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Accept References:

No