Part-Time Faculty, Nursing (Graduate Program)

Job Summary

The position of part-time instructor of nursing is a non-tenure track faculty position in the School of Nursing within the College of Education and Health Professions.

Responsibilities

This position requires certification as a family nurse practitioner in Georgia. The successful candidate will teach in the FNP graduate program; mentor FNP students; maintain clinical practice as a FNP on a part-time basis; contribute to scholarly activity in the field; perform activities necessary to enhance the school, college, and university’s mission; and possess an understanding of technology as a tool for effective teaching.

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree in nursing from a family nurse practitioner program (FNP), a valid nursing & APRN license in Georgia are required (if valid in another state, must obtain licensure in Georgia). National certification as a FNP, a minimum of one year of practice as a FNP as well as current practice as a FNP are required. Previous teaching experience in college or university setting is preferred.

Preference will be given to candidates who have evidence of successful teaching at the college level in both traditional and online environments.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document: Contact information (email and telephone number) of three persons willing to provide letters of reference.

Contact Information

We hire part-time faculty for the Summer, Fall and Spring semesters, as dictated by demand. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Janet Alexander, Director, School of Nursing, College of Education and Health Professions, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; Phone: 706-507-8575; or email to alexander_janet@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

A successful criminal background check and drug screening will be required in order to meet local health care facility preclinical requirements and are conditions of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Special Applicant Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.

All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University’s online employment site.