Job description
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.
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
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge 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.
Skills
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Skilled with problem solving and abstract thinking.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to engage and inspire students.
Abilities
- Ability 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].
USG 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_per sonnel_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
Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.
Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.
Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.
Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.
Learning
We 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 test
Equal 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. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.
How to apply
Cover letter.
Resume.
Unofficial transcripts.
Teaching Philosophy.
A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
