Job Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing
Location: SGSC - Douglas Campus (Main)
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 279125
About Us

Join our Team at South Georgia State College!

South Georgia State College is a residential state college of the University System of Georgia (USG).SGSC focuses on a core of strong teaching and personalized academic advising.It has a long and distinguished tradition of serving the people of Georgia.

Students pursue associate degrees in 20 programs of study, eight (8) bachelor¿s degrees programs which are transferrable to other institutions or prepare them for careers in a variety of fields and

South Georgia State College institution has given residents in South Georgia a chance to further their education since the early 1900s.

Location

Douglas Campus is located at 100 West College Park Drive| Douglas| GA | 31533

Waycross Campus is located at 2001 S. Georgia Pkwy| Waycross| GA |31503

Valdosta Entry Program is located at 1500 N. Patterson Street| Valdosta| GA |31698

Job Summary

The primary duty of a faculty member is teaching. In addition, a faculty member is expected to demonstrate success in some or all of these areas: service to the College, academic achievement, professional growth and development, and academic advisement. Teaching assignments may be assigned to any SGSC campus, off-campus, day, evenings, week-ends, and/or on-line.

Responsibilities

Teaching -
Teach 15 semester credit hours per semester / 30 semester credit hours for the academic year (tenure track faculty); 225 contact hours per semester / 450 contact hours per academic year.

Meet each class as scheduled at the designated time and place and for the designated length of time.

Maintain a minimum of ten office hours for student consultation per week, appropriate to the time and delivery method of the assigned courses (e.g.., evening, weekend, on-line, or off-campus) and post this information.

At the beginning of each course, provide each student with a syllabus per the guidelines in the faculty handbook.

Develop new courses and course materials as appropriate.

Service -
Serve on committees, task forces, and other college-improvement activities.

Attend and participate in all college-wide and appropriate School meetings.

Support student activities and clubs.

Professional Development -
Participate in professional development activities on an on-going basis.

Stay current in the teaching discipline(s) and the pedagogy of that discipline.

Advising -
Assist advisees with academic planning, scheduling, graduation, registration, and other appropriate academic issues.

Administrative Duties -
Submit correct proof rosters and grades in Banner by the assigned deadlines. Record daily attendance according to institutional policy.

Submit assessment data to discipline committee chair in a timely manner.

Comply with deadlines in submitting required reports to include but not be limited to annual reports for SGSC as well as reports for ACEN, Georgia Board of Nursing, and the Southern Association of Colleges Schools Commission on Colleges.

Other Duties -
Perform other job related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
The completion of a Master of Science Degree in Nursing with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline

Other Required Qualifications
An unrestrictive license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
Two years of teaching experiences

Five years of clinical experience in the field of nursing

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to engage students in higher order learning.

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.

Ability to align instruction with student learning outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to institutional policies and procedures.

SKILLS
Mastery of the teaching discipline.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about the job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 260-4377, or by email at hr@sgsc.edu.For technical support, please contact OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251-2644, or by email at oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and demonstrating your eligibility for employment with South Georgia State College. Position may require credit check (if using PCard, working with cash, etc.).

Offers made are expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).

The position requires completion of SGSC annual compliance training course such as State Business Transactions, Drug free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interests/Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Contracts 101.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

South Georgia State College is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

South Georgia State College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 260-4376.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Other Information

South Georgia State College Mission

South Georgia State College, a state college of the University System of Georgia, is a multi-campus, student-centered institution offering high-quality associate and select baccalaureate degree programs. The institution provides innovative teaching and learning experiences, a rich array of student activities and athletic programs, access to unique ecological sites and residential options to create a supportive learning environment.

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