Assistant Professor of Nursing at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing Location: Albany State Rec. Location Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 292503 About Us Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.Location Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.Job Summary This is a 12-month on campus non-tenure track faculty nursing position at the rank of Assistant Professor.Faculty members in the Department of Nursing are expected to teach graduate and undergraduate nursing courses, when academic background supports both tracks.Only faculty with advanced preparation towards a doctoral degree, or doctorly prepared, are expected to teach on a graduate level. All graduate and undergraduate faculty are responsible to the Program Director and Department Chair relative to course planning and evaluation, student advisement, the registration process and other departments and interdepartmental service and scholarly functions. Faculty course loads include not more than 15 semester hours of coursework. Each term faculty are required to post daily office hours available for student advisement. Faculty are assigned committee leadership tasks within the College and University. In addition to teaching and service commitments, faculty are expected to engage in scholarly endeavors, i.e. research-related activities, clinical practice, and/or writing in publications in referred publications.Sponsorship is not available for this position.Responsibilities Participate in curricula development and evaluation.Assist in student academic advisement and registration as needed.Provide appropriate assistant to part-time faculty.Engage in scholarly activity including research and publishing.Participate on assigned Department/College/University committees.Improve professionally and maintain currency in the field through scholarly work. Perform other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications Master's or higher degree in Nursing. A baccalaureate degree in nursing will be considered with documentation of progress towards an earned graduate degree in nursing and have experience in the area of responsibility.Minimum of 3 years' experience as a registered nurse in a practice area.Candidate must also be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Georgia. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in Nursing, Education, Philosophy or other related field.Proposed Salary Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Attach Cover letter.Resume.Unofficial transcripts. Teaching Philosophy.A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities KnowledgeKnowledge of subject matter, appropriate course content and current trends and methodologies in education and nursing.Evidence of effective teaching in an institution of higher education.SkillsStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Skilled with problem solving and abstract thinking.Well-developed interpersonal skills to engage and inspire students.AbilitiesAbility to produce high quality work while working independently. Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at [email protected]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at [email protected] 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 ExcellenceWe achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.RespectWe are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.CommunityWe strive to build community and value a good mindset.TeamworkWe seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.LearningWe cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle* a successful pre-employment drug testEqual Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. 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