Job description

Posting Number: FAC00033PO26
Advertised Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Tenure Information: Professional Track

About University of South Carolina:
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service – helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary:
Instructor or Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00033PO26
Spartanburg, SC

Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg campus.

The Mary Black College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to accept applications for Professional and Tenure Track faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, depending on credentials, in both classroom and clinical areas on the Spartanburg campus. The selected candidate will participate and/or lead in scholarly endeavors and actively participate in service activities at the College, university, and professional levels. This posting is used for accepting applications for Instructor (non-tenure-track), Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor (tenure-track). Please see the minimum qualifications for specific requirements.

The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate No. 2 among Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 1 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of more than 5,000 students and employs approximately 800 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. The strong international presence in the region is likewise evident among the faculty and students, who come from more than 25 countries. The university offers 50 degree programs and its graduates provide a talent pipeline to Upstate schools, businesses and health care facilities. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool of faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer.

USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who (i) have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and (ii) show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. USC Upstate is committed to building a faculty with expertise in student and civic engagement and active learning pedagogies, (e.g. service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application) and with teaching online or hybrid courses. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at the Mary Black College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE – http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The BSN is offered for pre-licensure students in addition to RNs seeking their BSN in the RN-BSN track. The RN-BSN track is offered online and face-to-face and the MSN and post-masters certificate is offered with an emphasis on the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership. The Mary Black College of Nursing has state-of-the-art simulation centers on both campuses. The Mary Black School of Nursing has an enrollment consisting of approximately 450 pre licensure students, 150 RN-BSN and 40 graduate students, in addition to 400 students taking prerequisites for the nursing program. For more information, visit https://www.uscupstate.edu/nursing.

Required Education and Experience:
A Master’s degree in Nursing is required as the minimum academic preparation for the Instructor level (non-tenure-track) and a Doctoral degree in Nursing is required for Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track). To qualify for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must also have at least five years of relevant post-doctoral experience by the start date of the appointment, and a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service that meets the College’s criteria for promotion (available upon request). Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in South Carolina is required. Some positions may require pre-employment drug screening (policy HR 1.95). A successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants with teaching experience at the university level are preferred.

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded under “Other Supporting Documents. Candidates will be asked during the process to have three confidential letters of recommendation that are signed, dated, and on official letterhead, sent directly to the Chair of the Search Committee (contact information is below). Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.

Dr. Jessica Stoelting
Mary Black College of Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: 864-503-7345
Email: [email protected]

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