Adjunct Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing
- Employer
- South University
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 9, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Teacher Education, Humanities, English & Literature
- Employment Level
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
What's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45
programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a
private institution dedicated to providing educational
opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional
development of a diverse student population.
Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by
the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of
community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty,
staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our
8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming
environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that
helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them.
Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape
students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also
shape their characters through encouraging community involvement,
volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.
Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what
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Become, a place where you can make a difference in
the lives of students eager to learn and grow.
South University, the right direction for a brighter
future.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomes in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment. Provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity, and ethics as well as personal and professional development. Assure that the South University philosophy: quality service to students; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; and an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs, departments, and colleges and abide by the South University Board of Trustees and administration's mandates.
Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomes in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment. Provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity, and ethics as well as personal and professional development. Assure that the South University philosophy: quality service to students; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; and an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs, departments, and colleges and abide by the South University Board of Trustees and administration's mandates.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
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Manage the educational
process to ensure every student is involved in a positive
educational experience through the learning, teaching, and social
environment.
Perform faculty
responsibilities as outlined in the faculty job description in
accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South
University Employee Handbook.
Provide course instruction
that aligns with the South University model of curricula and
supports the South University style of system delivery.
Design and deliver
instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet
course outcomes, the development of activities that support lesson
objectives, and for online courses, deliver the instruction as
approved within each course shell.
Effectively utilize
technology in the classroom to support the student learning
experience.
Enable the achievement of
pre-defined outcomes for student achievement and evaluation of
learning by providing instruction that fosters proficiency and
establishes student performance criteria and
evaluation.
Deliver learning-centered
instruction by establishing an educational environment conducive to
learning and student involvement and effectively planning and
preparing for classes and student success.
Promote student success by
showing flexibility in style and work schedule and exhibiting a
passion for teaching and students, and engaging students in the
learning process.
Manage the educational
environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and
other reports on time, and enforcing academic and attendance
policies consistent with the school, campus, or online
division.
Relate
professional/life/industry experience to learning by continuing
professional/technical skills development, the introduction of
industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of
professional/industry trends and opportunities.
Participate in the faculty
development process to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in
learner-centered instruction.
Communicate consistently and
effectively with supervisor(s), faculty, and other South University
administrators.
Contribute to a learning
culture by participating in curriculum and system task forces,
support local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and
participate in various other workshops and meetings.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Faculty teaching general
education courses at the undergraduate level: doctor's or master's
degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a
concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate
semester hours in the teaching discipline).
Faculty teaching associate
degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree:
doctor's or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's
degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum
of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching
discipline).
Faculty teaching associate
degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate
degree: bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline, or
associate's degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching
discipline.
Faculty teaching
baccalaureate courses: doctor's or master's degree in the teaching
discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching
discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching
discipline).
Faculty teaching graduate
and post-baccalaureate course work: earned doctorate/terminal
degree in the teaching discipline or a related
discipline.
Graduate teaching
assistants: master's in the teaching discipline or 18 graduate
semester hours in the teaching discipline, direct supervision by a
faculty member experienced in the teaching discipline, regular
in-service training, and planned and periodic
evaluations.
Experience in instruction or
formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or
college institution.
Membership in a professional
association tied to the area of instruction preferred.
Active, valid, and
unencumbered state licensure or certification as applicable to the
discipline.
ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
South University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring
employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to
building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of
ideas, cultures and perspectives can
thrive.
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