Part-Time Nursing Faculty

Job Title: Part-Time Nursing Faculty
Location: Clayton State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 295508
About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

The Clayton State University School of Nursing within the College of Health is accepting applications for part-time instructors in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program. This is a part-time faculty position that reports to and collaborates with the Assistant Dean and the Director of Undergraduate Programs. The faculty member is expected to provide mentoring, advising, didactic and/or clinical training. This part-time faculty position primarily serves as faculty for the Undergraduate (BSN) program and incorporates traditional faculty roles of teaching that is consistent with this faculty appointment. Specifically, this position includes involvement in (1) curriculum implementation, (2) evaluation, (3) classroom and/or online instruction of students, and (4) clinical supervision at various sites. The ideal candidate will have had previous teaching experience and be eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to contributing to CSU School of Nursing mission and vision, contributes to curriculum implementation, and evaluation with an emphasis on BSN education, prepare appropriate plans, materials, and learning activities for students to achieve the learning outcomes of each class, and clinical supervision of an assigned group of students in the clinical, simulation, and laboratory settings. Maintain open communication with the course coordinator and other course faculty and with personnel at the academic practice partner sites. (100%)

The faculty member may have additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. This is an as needed position that requires an on-campus presence. It is not a virtual appointment.

Required Qualifications

·Master's degree in nursing

·Eligibility for or current, unencumbered Georgia nursing license

·Final candidates must undergo a criminal background check

·Experience in a hospital setting

·Interested candidates should provide the following:

-Cover letter detailing interest in the position and teaching and/or clinical experience

-Current curriculum vitae

-Contact information for three references

Preferred Qualifications

·Doctorate degree in nursing preferred

·Prior experience teaching BSN students preferred

Required Documents to Attach

• CV/Resume, Transcripts (official will be required upon hire), proof of licensure in the State of Georgia

USG Core Values

The 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.

Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-values and https://www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual¿s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (¿protected status¿). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any Clayton State University program or activity because of the individual¿s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual¿s protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.