Lecturer​/Assistant Professor of Nursing; Tenure Track - Mountain Campus

Position: Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Nursing (Tenure Track) - Mountain Campus
About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by Modern Think, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

Job Summary

The School of Health Professions at Dalton State College (DSC) invites applicants for a full-time (10 month) position in our LPN program, beginning as soon as possible. A 2-month summer contract will also be available. Faculty workload at Dalton State College consists of the following five components: (1) teaching, (2) student success, (3) research/scholarship/creative activity or academic achievement, (4) professional service to the institution or community, and (5) professional growth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the nursing sequence as well as additional courses in their area of expertise in the classroom, skills lab, simulation lab, and clinical instructing. Other duties include advising and mentoring students, keeping office hours, developing curriculum, assessment of student learning, providing service to the campus and community, and undertaking professional development.

Teaching assignments may include day, evening, off-campus, or online courses. DSC's Nursing Department has two locations, Main Campus at Dalton or the Mountain Campus in Ellijay. This position is for our Mountain Campus in Ellijay.

Candidates with a master's degree in nursing or related field may be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates with an associate's degree must earn a master's degree in nursing or related field within three years of starting date. Associate and bachelor
¿ s degree candidates would be hired as a Lecturer with consideration for promotion to Assistant Professor once master's degree in nursing or related field has been completed.

Thanks to outstanding community support, the School Health Professions has state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for teaching skills to certificate and undergraduate nursing students. The interprofessional simulation center has high-fidelity computerized manikins which allows for realistic simulations for real life scenarios. These scenarios create a simulated clinical experience that requires student interventions preparing nurses for professional practice.

A complete application must include:

(1) Resume or Curriculum Vitae,

(2) Letter of interest outlining relevant experience,

(3) Statement on Teaching Philosophy,

(4) Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening, however official transcripts will be required upon employment,

(5) At least three professional references that include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, and a brief, one sentence description of your relationship with the reference. References should be with current and/or past employers,

(6) Copy of Georgia or Multistate Compact Nursing license.

* Candidates with…