Part-time Nursing Faculty/Subject Matter Expert - Georgia
Part-time Nursing Faculty/Subject Matter Expert - Georgia
Aspen Group, Inc is an education technology holding company that leverages its infrastructure and expertise to allow its two universities, Aspen University and United States University, to deliver on the vision of making college affordable again.
United States University is looking for experienced Part-Time Nursing Faculty - BSN PL to join our team in Atlanta, GA!
Position Description:
The Part-time Nursing Faculty/Subject Matter Expert for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-licensure program shall report to the CONHS Assistant Dean/Dean at the respective campus. The Faculty will develop curriculum, administer and teach/manage the learning experience in the online/clinical/and location-based setting(s). The faculty is expected to lay the foundation for nursing expectations and the skills necessary to be successful BSN graduates. They are tasked with administering a program that is committed to engaging students, assessing student learning and skills, and supporting the achievement of student academic goals. The faculty is expected to help secure the minimum NCLEX first-time pass rates of the location’s state.
Major/Essential Functions
- Develop and design prelicensure nursing program proposal
- Develop, design and establish founding nursing curriculum
- Design and propose major curricular changes to the dean of nursing as needed; participate in the implementation and evaluation of learning outcomes
- Teach Prelicensure courses as needed
- Collaborate with the registrar’s office, student services, academic advisers, deans, and the Office of Field Experience (OFE) as needed to enhance learning experiences for students
- Collaborate with OFE to ensure clinical experiences are appropriate and approve preceptor qualifications
- Attend and participate in all College of Nursing meetings
- Participate in University-wide committees
- Take part in major academic events such as graduation as required
- Participate in exhibiting at conferences as requested
- Assist with all accreditation projects and activities
- Maintain active membership in select national nursing organizations
- Participate in continuing education opportunities to remain current in role
The above functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Previous Experience
- Experience teaching in online nursing education required
- Experience developing prelicensure curriculum preferred
- Substantive experience in nursing higher education, nursing practice, and leadership roles
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- MSN degree is required
- Doctoral degree preferred
- Unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse
- Substantive teaching, leadership and clinical experience
- Experience teaching in a collegiate program; experience with the application of evidence into clinical practice
- Experience teaching in a prelicensure program preferred
- Experience with distance learning and online academic technology
Work Environment
The essential functions of the job are usually performed in an environmentally controlled facility where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may involve working in a combination of office and classroom environments. While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may sometimes be required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. The work environment and physical demands described are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
United States University works to foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve a diverse student group and want to make sure that diversity is also represented in our student support teams. Applicants of all backgrounds and identities are encouraged to apply.
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