Assistant Professor - Dept. of Nursing; Dublin Campus

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Dept. of Nursing (Dublin Campus)

MGA Dublin Campus

Regular

Full-Time

298968

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree‑granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses – Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins – all located in central Georgia, and a fully‑online campus with global outreach. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties.

The university has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

This position requires a strong commitment to teaching excellence with the potential to travel between campuses:
Macon, Warner Robins, Cochran, and Dublin. Teaching responsibilities may vary with regard to program type:
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program, Pre‑Licensure Bachelor of Science Degree Program, RN‑BSN (online and face‑to‑face) Completion Program, and the Masters of Science in Nursing Program.

• Fulfills faculty workload requirement through excellence in teaching, course‑related advisement, and other activities.
• Participates in student‑faculty activities that strengthen relationships.
• Participates in student advisement and academic counseling.
• Plans for clinical experiences for students during clinical rotation.
• Supervises the clinical instruction of students.
• Evaluates theoretical and clinical components of students’ instruction.
• Informs the coordinator of progress or problems encountered in the area of instruction.
• Assists with maintaining necessary records and reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Department of Nursing

• Assumes responsibility for assigned units of instruction and unit exams.
• Contributes to the ongoing development of the program through unit and course revision and refinement and the implementation of formative and summative evaluation processes.
• Provides input in the Department of Nursing budget.
• Participates in the selection and orientation of new faculty.
• Establishes and maintains policies on selection, admission, promotion and graduation of students.
• Participates in maintaining and updating the skill lab and multimedia resources.
• Maintains satisfactory relationships with cooperating agencies; seeks out and evaluates new clinical resources.
• Participates in campus‑wide and departmental committees.
• Assists the Department Chair in developing, implementing and evaluating objectives and goals for the department.
• Submits annual professional objectives for the academic year to the Chair for the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Professional

• Remains current with changing trends in nursing education and practice.
• Participates in professional and community activities related to the improvement of health care.
• Maintains personal growth and development through ongoing faculty development activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Educational Qualifications

• Master’s degree with nursing major required.

Experience

• 1‑2 years recent professional nursing experience.

Other Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Georgia Registered Nurse License.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Educational Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing or related field preferred.

Experience

• 1‑2 years of teaching experience in an academic or healthcare setting preferred.

This is a full‑time, 10‑month faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental…