Clinical Instructor

Middle Georgia State UniversityMiddle 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 program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.Job SummaryThis position requires demonstration of a strong commitment to excellence in providing clinical supervision to nursing students in a controlled hospital and/or laboratory setting. Clinical teaching responsibilities may include day and/or evening hours and weekday and/or weekends at any of the affiliated institutions utilized by the Department of Nursing. Travel between campuses (Macon, Warner Robins, Cochran, and Dublin) for on campus laboratory experience is also required. Clinical teaching responsibilities include the supervision of nursing students in the Nursing Program.ResponsibilitiesStudents - Fulfills faculty workload requirement through excellence in clinical instruction and supervision of nursing students. Participates in student-faculty activities that serve to strengthen student-faculty relationships. Plans for clinical experiences for students during clinical rotation. Supervises the clinical instruction of students. Informs the coordinator of progress or problems encountered in the area of instruction. Reviews student learning objectives, course syllabus, and textbooks. Confirms student assignments and congruence with theory content. Provides feedback about adequacy of clinical site in allowing students to meet course objectives. Reviews process and participates in student clinical formative and summative evaluations. Assists with maintaining necessary records and reports. Performs related duties as assigned. Department of Nursing - Maintains satisfactory relationships with cooperating agencies. Seeks out and evaluates new clinical resources. Performs related duties as assigned. Professional - Remains current with the changing trends in nursing education and practice. Maintains personal growth and development. Performs related duties as assigned.Required QualificationsEducational Requirements Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for ASN program Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required for BSN program Other Required Qualifications Current Unencumbered Georgia Registered Nurse license. Required Experience 1-2 years recent professional nursing experience.USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.Institutional ValuesMiddle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - LearningEqual Employment OpportunityMiddle 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 values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University 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 USG 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.Background CheckEmployment 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. University System of Georgia