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Assistant Professor - Dept. of Nursing

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Assistant Professor - Dept. of Nursing Location

MGA Dublin Campus Regular/Temporary

Regular Full/Part Time

Full-Time Job ID

288258 About Us

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 global outreach through its fully‑online campus. 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 university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state. Job Summary

This position requires demonstration of a strong commitment to excellence in teaching with the potential to travel between campuses: Macon, Warner Robins, Cochran and Dublin. Teaching responsibilities may vary with regards 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. Responsibilities

Fulfills faculty workload requirement through excellence in teaching, course‑related advisement and other activities. Participates in student‑faculty activities that serve to strengthen student‑faculty relationships. Participates in student advisement and academic counseling. Plans for clinical experiences for students during clinical rotation. Supervised 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. Assumes responsibility for assigned units of instruction and for 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 the development, implementation and evaluation of objectives and goals for the Department. Submits annual professional objectives for the academic year to the Chair for the Georgia Board of Nursing. Professional

Remains current with the 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. Required Qualifications

Required Educational Qualifications: Master's degree with nursing major required. Required Experience: 1‑2 years recent professional nursing experience. Other Required Qualifications: Current unencumbered Georgia Registered Nurse license. Evidence of continued professional development. Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications: Doctorate in nursing or related field preferred. Preferred Experience: 1‑2 years of teaching experience in an academic or healthcare setting preferred. Benefits

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 Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644.

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