Tenure-Track Online Graduate Nursing Professor; FNP

Job Title:

Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing Program

Location:

Americus, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Georgia Southwestern State University's College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) is seeking a qualified and passionate tenure track Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). This 12-month contract position supports our fully online, asynchronous Graduate Nursing Program. This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a virtual learning environment while also contributing on campus to deliver high-quality, student-centered education to future advanced practice nurses.

• Teach and facilitate graduate-level nursing courses in an asynchronous online format
• Develop and revise course content to align with program outcomes and accreditation standards and has knowledge and compliance with University, CONHS, and agency policies.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and academic support to students
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, program assessment, and accreditation efforts
• Engage in scholarly and service activities as appropriate to the role

• Doctoral degree (DNP or PhD in Nursing or related field)
• Certification in an advanced practice role (e.g., FNP)
• Unencumbered Georgia RN license
• Experience teaching in an online or distance education format
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L)
• Strong written communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Experience with asynchronous course design and delivery
• Familiarity with online student engagement strategies and assessment tools
• Record of scholarly activity or interest in research and publication

• Cover letter outlining qualifications and teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
  Unofficial transcripts (official required upon hire)
• Contact Information for three professional references

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Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.