Job SummaryThe Assistant/Associate or Full Professor of Nursing teaches class and clinical courses, while providing creativity in the learning environment and fostering student engagement. Faculty are also expected to contribute to the school in the areas of scholarship and service. This is a 10-month appointment in the school of health sciences with a start date of January 4, 2027. This position reports directly to the Department Chair of Nursing.
Responsibilities Essential Function 1 - Effectively teach and evaluate nursing students in both classroom and clinical settings
Essential Function 2 - Collaborate with other nursing faculty and clinical partners to ensure student learning and program outcomes are met
Essential Function 3 - Advise/mentor students as assigned by school
Essential Function 4 - Teach in simulation and clinical practice laboratories as assigned
Required Qualifications - Doctoral degree in nursing or related field
- Master of Nursing degree
- Must hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in Georgia or have eligibility to obtain Georgia Registered Professional Nurse License
- Must have current BCLS certification
- Must have a minimum of 3 years prior employment in direct patient care and clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse
- Must be able to develop, implement and evaluate teaching plans for classroom and clinical settings
- Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
- Must be collegial with faculty, staff, and students
- Must meet eligibility criteria for the rank of Associate or Full Professor
Preferred Qualifications - Certified as Nurse Educator
- Proficiency with D2L Learning Management System, Banner INB, & Microsoft Office Software
USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 .
Other InformationDue to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.
