Clinical Assistant Professor-Nursing

Job TitleNon-Tenure-Track Faculty PositionJob DescriptionThe THSON non-tenure-track position is a 10-month academic-year faculty. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate BSN students in varied settings. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in nursing with a clinical specialization focus, have a strong clinical practice background, and an active RN eNLC license to practice nursing in Georgia (or eligible). Preferred qualifications include certification in a specialty area, a doctorate in nursing or related field, a record of accomplishments in working with diverse populations of students, undergraduate clinical, laboratory, and didactic teaching experience, and evidence of a scholarly program broadly defined.ResponsibilitiesThe non-tenure track faculty is committed to creating a culture of quality caring that fosters caring collaborative relationships between teachers and learners and is responsible for advancing nursing education in three areas: Non-tenure track faculty have a primary assignment in teaching undergraduate BSN students in varied settings including online, traditional classroom, simulation, laboratory, and clinical settings. The non-tenure track faculty who has a doctoral degree may be assigned to teach or advise graduate students. Service to the school/university/profession/community include serving on committees, engaging in student success activities and events, and community service based on expertise.Required QualificationsEducational Requirements: Master’s degree in nursing with a clinical specialization focus and/or an informatics, nursing education, or nursing leadership focus. Experience Requirements: Strong clinical practice background. An active RN eNLC license to practice nursing in Georgia (or eligible).Preferred QualificationsPreferred qualifications include certification in a specialty area, a doctorate in nursing, a record of accomplishments in working with diverse populations of students, undergraduate clinical, laboratory, and didactic teaching experience, and evidence of a scholarly program broadly defined.Proposed SalarySalary is commensurate with experience.Required Documents to AttachApplication Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for best consideration, please submit your materials by April 1. Required Documents: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Complete contact information on a minimum of 3 referencesUSG Core ValuesThe 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.Conditions of EmploymentOffers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; 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 OpportunityThe University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia 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 (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).Other InformationThe mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed: ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.