Nursing Educator/Full-Time Faculty Position (Tenure Track)

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.

Copy of unencumbered Georgia or multi state compact registered nurse (RN) license.

*Candidates with prior teaching experience, please provide evidence of teaching/training effectiveness (e.g. copies of course evaluations if available)

Benefits include:

Healthcare options

Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

Tuition assistance

$100 annually in well-being rewards

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Winter break (December Holidays)

USG Benefits

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at the undergraduate nursing level with clinical responsibilities. The teaching load will consist of 24 to 30 credit hours (based on nursing contact hours) per academic year.
• Advise students using Banner/Degree Works each semester for the subsequent semesters, assist with graduation applications, mentor students, and assist with career placement.
• Actively participate and serve on committees in the college, school, and community.
• Participate in other appropriate service and professional activities related to the field of expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Must have an unencumbered Georgia or multistate compact registered nurse (RN) license
• An earned Bachelor s in Nursing (BSN) degree or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, Doctorate preferred, in the field of expertise
• Applicants must provide evidence of a minimum of three years nursing experience
• To teach Licensed Practical Nurse students, Georgia Board of Nursing mandates a minimum of three (3) years of practice as a registered nurse within the preceding seven (7) years (Rule 410-9-.07 #2-a-2).

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate, in the field of expertise.
• College classroom teaching experience.
• Proficiency in Spanish to support communication with Spanish-speaking students, patients, and community partners in clinical and education environments.

Required Documents to Attach

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 unencumbered Georgia or multi state compact registered nurse (RN) license.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning approaches.
• Support the DSC Vision, Mission and Values.
• Successfully educate and empower the Dalton State student population.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.

Other Information

As part of the interview process, finalist candidates will be asked to deliver a teaching demonstration on a topic relevant to the position.