Instructor
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor.
Position Details | |
Location |
Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States |
Division | School of Professional Nursing Practice |
Position Type | Faculty |
Employment Status | Full Time |
Grant Funded | No |
Posting Close Date | May 1, 2024 |
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please have the following documents available to
upload with your application: cover letter, current curriculum vitae,
unofficial transcripts with degrees conferred, personal philosophy of nursing
education, and contact information for three (3) professional/educational
references.
Job Summary
The position (faculty member) requires
individuals to have a desire to teach students to become entry-level nurses who
possess a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The faculty member’s role includes an
understanding of the inner functions of a nursing program as they relate to
curricula, practice arenas, evaluations, and outcomes. Faculty members
facilitate students’ achievement of course objectives and prepare students to
master skill sets that enable progression throughout the nursing program of
study. Faculty members work closely with the course, clinical, and program
coordinators to ensure the standards and quality of the nursing curricula are
met and maintained.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Competent practitioner of nursing with minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse (RN). Hold a Master of Science in Nursing Degree. Hold an unencumbered Mississippi RN license. Satisfy all clinical requirements of affiliated agencies including a criminal background check clearance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Evidence of ten (10) continuing education units annually.
- Comply with clinical agency policies and procedures.
- Complete all required clinical agency training such as orientation, electronic health records (EHR), HIPAA, medication administration, etc.
- Uphold the mission and values of The University of Southern Mississippi, the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of Professional Nursing Practice.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of formal (nursing) instructional experience in a higher degree program.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern
Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing
students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students
in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We
are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of
the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in
polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing
language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national
leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,
nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter
fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such
as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of
business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by
producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of
excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation
accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our
student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and
persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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